Fresh drinkable water is a limited resource
Water conservation is a hot topic today. Most people realize that we have a finite source of water and we need it to survive. Seventy percent of the earth is covered in water, but only 2.5 percent is fresh consumable water. The human body is made up of sixty percent water. Rainfall is actually recycled water and is not able to increase more than respiration releases. Adding up all those numbers, it is obvious why conserving water and using it wisely is a responsibility of every person on the planet. Does this Spark an idea?
Turn it off.
A very simple way to save water is to remember: Remember to turn the water off when brushing your teeth. Remember that the sprinkler has been running on the lawn for twenty minutes and shut it off. Remember to wash full loads of laundry and dishes in their respectable machines. If we just remember to consider what we can do to conserve water, the solutions are obvious.
Stay current.
In addition to running appliances only when full, you can replace existing older models with water-conserving and energy-conserving appliances. Conserving energy saves water, since much of our power is hydroelectric. You can buy a kit at a big-box store to modify your toilet for low flow usage. Set water heaters and cooling systems with automatic refill to a timer.
Grow with care.
Saving water can ensure there is enough for everyone.
Landscape with plants that use less water and set a timer on automatic watering systems. Use runoff from washing vegetables or your pet's old water to irrigate the garden. Use a modern water-saving sprinkler head and make sure you direct it only on plants, not the sidewalk or driveway. Water only in the morning or evening to avoid evaporation. Water hanging baskets with ice cubes. Hook up a rain barrel and use the roof runoff for watering your plants. Mulch around tender plants to decrease water loss.
Keep up the upkeep.
Know turn off your water in case a line breaks or some other water-wasting issue takes place. Change the heads on your shower to low-flow heads. Have your plumber check under the house and in piping for leaks. Wrap hot-water heaters in insulation to reduce warm-up time. Weatherproof your hose bibs and exposed pipes to prevent frozen and broken lines. Fix a constantly running toilet and save gallons of water. Routine home maintenance and checks can promote conservation and lower your bills.
Tags: your water