Save Water

Save Water: OUR ACTION CAN KEEP OUR MOTHER EARTH HEALTHY !!!!

In Kitchen:

While washing dishes, don’t let the water run. First fill the basin with wash water and then with rinse water. 

Dishwashers generally use less water than washing dishes manually. Now-a-days energy star dishwashers are available which save more water and energy.

Designate 1 glass for your drinking water each day, or refill 1 water bottle. This will cut down on the number & times to wash the glass.

Soak the kitchen utensils instead to let the water run while you scrape them clean.

Wash fruits & vegetables in a pan of water instead to run the water directly from the tap.

Keep a pitcher of (drinking) water in the refrigerator instead to run the tap. This way, every drop goes down you and not the drain.

Select the proper pan size for cooking. Larger Pans may require more water & time to cook than necessary.

By chance you accidentally drop the ice cubes, don’t throw them in the sink. It’s better to drop them in a house plant.

Re-route the water you use for rinsing the fruit and vegetables. Use it to water the plants.

Laundry:

While doing laundry, check the water level to the size of the load.

While shopping for a new washing machine, compare resource savings among Energy Star models.

Get a plumber to re-direct your grey water to your garden area rather than to the sewer lines.

Bathroom:

Time your shower to keep it below 5 minutes.

Toilet leaks go unnoticed. Be sure to test your toilet for leaks at twice-thrice a year.

If toilet flapper doesn’t close properly after flushing, get it replaced.

Check if you need a dual flush toilet. It has two flush options: 1 - a half-flush for liquid waste and 2- a full flush for solid waste.

Turn off the water tap while your brush your teeth and save water.

Turn off the water tap while you Shave and save water.

Turn off the water tap while washing your hair and save water.

When washing your hands, turn the water tap off while you lather.

Drop used tissues in the trash instead of flushing them and save water every time.

One drop of water every second adds to wastage. Check your faucets and shower-heads for leaks & get them fixed up.

General Indoor:

Teach your children to turn off faucets tightly after use.

Grab a wrench and fix the leaky faucet. It’s pretty simple, inexpensive, and you save water.

For more immediate hot water requirement and energy savings, insulate the hot water pipes.

Use a commercial service for your car wash that recycles water. Or, wash your car on the lawn, and you’ll also be able to water your grass at the same time.

Use a hose nozzle or turn off the water tap while you wash your car.

Try to wash/bath your pets outdoors, in an area of your lawn that needs water.

While cleaning out fish tank, give the nutrient-rich water to your plants.

While you give your pet fresh water, don’t throw the used water, use it to water your trees or shrubs.

Use a broom instead of a hose to clean sidewalks, patios and driveways and save water.

Evaporation coolers do require a seasonal maintenance check. For more efficient cooling, check your evaporation cooler right before the start of every summer season.

If you use an evaporation cooler, re-route the water drain to plants in your garden, etc.

Swimming Pool:

Use a pool cover to keep the pool clean, reduce use of chemicals and prevent water loss through evaporation.

Always make sure your swimming pools, fountains and ponds are equipped with recirculating pumps.

While back-washing your swimming pool, try to use the taken out water on plants  tolerant to salt in the landscape area.

Minimize or eliminate the usage of waterfalls and sprays in your pool because aeration increases evaporation.

Don’t overload the pool. Lower water levels will reduce the water loss done due to splashing.

Instead of building a private swimming pool, join a community swimming pool.

Trickling or cascading fountains lose less amount of water in evaporation than those that spray water directly into the air.