subject: Saving Water Wisely [print this page] All of us know that water is important in our daily lives and the demand for it today is greater that it was before. With this higher demand, the need to conserve water is becoming critical. Conserving water is important not only because of the high demand but also because water sources are getting fewer and if we dont act now, we might have lesser volume of water to consume in the future.
A lot of water conservation tips can be found in books, on the Internet and are even taught to the children in school. But well, many of us disregard the importance of water conservation. We still tale for granted the lessons we learned in school about the importance of water in our lives.
Well, theres still time to act and be take part in water conservation. Below are simple but very effective ways to conserve water that we should always remember.
1.) Lessen water consumption when taking a shower by shortening shower time.
2.) Check the specs of the new appliances you will buy and choose those that are water-efficient such as flush toilet that consumes less water or a washing machine that offers load and cycle adjustment.
3.) When washing your face, do not let water run while lathering soap and when brushing your teeth, use a glass and turn off the faucet when not in use.
4.) For cleaning dishes manually, soak them in a basin to remove dirt instead or directly running water onto them.
5.) Fix water leaks right away. You can lessen the labor charges you pay to a plumber by checking where the water leak is. Oftentimes, you will hear a hissing sound if there is a leak or you will notice your water bill went up. If you have a leaking faucet, repair it immediately.
6.) Impart your knowledge on water conservation to all your friends, family, neighbors and most especially to your children. Teach your kids the importance of water and how to save water so therell be plenty in the future.
7.) Use a pan full of water when rinsing your veggies and fruits instead of placing them on the sink and allowing water to run.
8.) In washing your car, rinse them in the lawn so the grass and plants can absorb them. Avoid using too much water in car washing. In your garden, adjust the hoses and sprinkler and turn off your sprinkler during rainy seasons.
9.) Avoid overwatering of plants. Plants can be watered every 4-5 days on a hot weather and you can allow rain to water them on rainy days.
10.) Use your toilet flush less frequently and do not throw your used tissue paper on the toilet bowl so you dont have to flush it.
Apart from practicing water conservation at home, you should also save water even when youre outside in public areas or staying in a friends house. Keep in mind the importance of water and how vital it is for us to save water so future generations will still have plenty to use.
In your home, you can place an elkay water cooler in every room of your home so that you and your kids can get drinking water anytime you want without having to open the faucet and drops of water is usually drain down the sink.
Lets be responsible and disciplined when it comes to water. Save water for the future by following all the water conservation tips you learned here and everywhere.
