Water-conservation.....Is it Important ?

Why Water-conservation is important?

Water-Conserv.is important because we need drinking water and we need it for general washing, cooking, irrigation and some of the industries process

Three fourth of earth consists of water, but only 1% of it is fresh water. It is this fresh water that we need to drink, wash, irrigate farms etc. Fresh water, therefore, is very important for our survival. However, the fresh water level has started to drop across various countries. Therefor water conservation is necessary to safeguard this fresh water from drying up completely.

How to conserve water

Following some but not all water saving tips:

• Check and repair leaky toilets, faucets and pipes
• Turn off faucets tightly after use
• Shut water off when brushing teeth and shaving
• Wash only full loads of clothes
• Avoid unnecessary rinsing of dishes put in the dishwasher
• Run dishwasher only when full
• When buying new appliances select models that use less water
• Install water saving shower heads or flow restrictors
• Use a broom, rather than a hose to clean
• Use a bucket of water when washing the car, Use hose with a shut-off nozzle for final rinsing
• Water lawns in the early morning or evening to avoid evaporation
• Insulate hot water pipes for immediate hot water at the faucet



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