How to save water for life
Water is God gifted natural resource; our body is 90 per dependent upon it. Water pollution or water shortage is the biggest problem facing Pakistan now days. Pakistan is an agricultural country and its economy depends on agriculture; our villages are facing this problem of water scarcity for the last several years. People travel miles for the sake of water. Not in villages but also in cities like Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad water is polluted and not available. People of Karachi are facing severe shortage of water.
Every year floods destroy our crops and villages. If government makes new dam, we can save that water for irrigation, electricity and for drinking. 40 % deaths are attributed to drinking polluted water that brings different diseases in human beings, like diarrhoea typhoid, hepatitis, as the sanitation problem is the biggest problem. A collective approach is needed; citizens and individuals must engage with decision makers across the board in responsible use of water. Industries and corporations must move to pollution control. Now it’s time to take action.
How to Conserve Water?
Conserving water is something that we all should be doing. We take water and water supply for granted when in all actuality supply is in high demand and of limited resource very little of the Earth’s natural water can actually be used for human consumption. Producing water is costly and uses those limited supplies of water available. By conserving water you can help supply more water while bringing a multitude of benefits your way.
1. Turning the water off when brushing your teeth or washing your hair can save a lot of water. In fact, as much as 160 gallons of water can be conserved each month when you turn the water off.
2. Plant your garden in the spring and you can save since water requirement levels are less during this season.
3. Do not use water to defrost foods. Although many people do use this method it requires a lot of water consumption to do this.
4. Check for leaks. This includes the toilet and the sinks in the home. Even a small leak could cause an extensive amount of extra water usage and more money added to the water bill.
5. Stop using extra water when you flush by avoiding placing anything in the toilet. This includes tissue and cigarette butts. Using this method to eliminate these items will cost you an additional 5 to 6 gallons of water per flush.
6. When washing clothes, make sure that you are washing full loads of laundry only. You are wasting a lot of water washing only half of a load.
7. Same rule applies when using the dishwasher –keep it full.
8. Take shorter showers. You would be surprised at that just a few minutes off your shower time could reduce the amount of water you are using greatly.
9. When washing your dishes (without the dishwasher) do not leave the water running to rinse.
10. Keep water in a jug in the fridge instead of running the tap when you want water.
11. Minimize the amount of time spent watering the lawn. Ensure that you are watering it only when needed.
12. Rain water harvesting is used by many people and it could prove to be beneficial to you, too. Consider it!
13. Do you know how to shut off your water system in the event of an emergency? If not it is time to learn how to do this.
14. Cut off the water supply to any areas in the home that you are not using.
15. Have regular inspections from a plumber or water specialists. He can detect any problems quickly and easily.
16. Teach your kids how to conserve water and help them do it. Rewards are a great incentive!
17. Use brooms or other tools to clean gutters instead of the water hose.
18. Keep in mind those hidden water sources, including broilers and hot water heat pumps.
19. Use a layer of mulch around your plants and they will retain moisture for a longer time period.
20. Consider all decorations used outside including water fountains that may consume more energy.
21. Adjust your water techniques with the season and save hundreds of gallons of water.
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