Inculcate water saving habit


Developing Water-Saving Habits is something everyone can do. Develop a new habit and teach it to kids to help saving water for the future.

How to save water
Turn the water off while brushing teeth. Instead, half fill a glass and use that water to wet brush and rinse mouth. Catch clean water from kitchen tap by keeping a small tub or bowl in the sink. One will be surprised to see how much water collected inside. Use this water on houseplants or outdoor container plants. Wash full loads. Select new machines that have adjustable water levels or a front-loading machine that uses less water. Wash only full loads in the dishwasher. When buying new appliances, select water saving features too. Don not use the toilet as a trash can. Throw tissues, insects and other trash in the wastebasket, not the toilet. Take r car to a commercial car wash that recycles its water instead of washing car at home. Do not et the water run while shaving or washing hands. Partly fill the tub while taking bath. Collect the cold water in a bucket and wait for shower water to heat up. Use it for watering plants.
Other tips to save water
Store a pitcher of water in the refrigerator for drinking do not let the tap run to get cold water. Take short showers, rather than baths. Turn the valves under the sink to reduce the rate of water flow. Serve drinking water only if someone requests it. Use a broom instead of a hose to clean sidewalks, driveways and patios. Use a small pan of water to wash, peel or clean vegetables rather than letting the water run. Limit use of the garbage disposal, as it requires a sizeable amount of water to operate properly. Wait and use the disposal only once rather than several times. Do not use running water to thaw meat or other frozen foods as well. Defrost food overnight in the refrigerator or by using the defrost setting on microwave. Insulate water pipes for getting hot water faster plus avoid wasting water while it heats up. Every person can make a difference. So tell friends, neighbors and co-workers to save water.

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