Green Ideas

Water conservation is very essential because we use up our planet’s fresh water faster than it can be replenished naturally. Using water wisely will not only help the environment, but also save energy and your money. Water conservation can be started by checking the water usage at home.

You can save water and prevent water wastage in the following ways:

• Do not throw away water when you can re-use it for cleaning purposes, or watering plants.
• Check if there are any water leaks at home. Repair dripping taps, toilet tanks, and pipe lines. If water leaks from a tap at one drop per second, you would be wasting approximately 10220 liters of water per year!
• Avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily. Dispose of tissues, insects and other such waste in the trash rather than the toilet.
• Take shorter showers. Replace you showerhead with an ultra-low-flow version.
• Do not let water run while shaving or washing your face.
• Retrofit all leaking taps by installing aerators with flow restrictors.
• Operate automatic dishwashers and clothes washers only when they are fully loaded. Otherwise, set the water level for the size of load you are using.
• Insulate your water pipes to get hot water faster, which will avoid wasting water while it heats up.
• If you have a well at your home, listen to check if the water pump turns on and off while the water is not in use. If it does, there is a leak.
• Replace or adjust the toilet flush handle if it frequently lies in the flush position, letting water run constantly.