Different Methods For Conserving Water

By Scott Rodgers

One can not imagine a life without water. It is required in every phase of life by all the human beings, plants, animals and micro-organisms. Understanding the condition of the world's water supplies and usage, it is very essential for all of us to save water.

Toilets are the biggest users of water in a house. New toilets are now available with dual flush system, so that you can select a big or small flush according to your need. Using small flush button can save up to 5 liters of water in a single run.

You also need to regularly check the leakage in your toilet. You can check it by putting a few drops of food coloring in the cistern. After 15 minutes, if you find that color in the toilet bowl, it means your cistern is leaking and need a immediate repair.

We often find people who leave tap open while brushing or making shave, but they should try saving water by turning it off. For saving water while bathing you can use low flow shower head and also in winters, while waiting for hot water to come out of your shower you should collect the cold water in a bucket and use it later for gardening or any other such application.

Prefer to wash your car in a grass lawn, as it will serve dual purpose for you. One your car will be clean and other, you don't have to water your lawn that day. Try to water your lawn and plants at the time when sun is not so bright to avoid wastage of water due to evaporation.

Try to put same kind of plants together while plating your garden as it will save water for you. Also for maintaining the moisture of your soil use mulch with plants, shrubs, vegetables etc. Mulch is used to slow down the evaporation of moisture.

While washing fruits and vegetables in kitchen use less water, rather wash them in some container so that, you can use that water later on for some other purposes. Also, use less detergent on dishes, so that less water is used to rinse it.

Therefore, water conservation can save money both in short and long runs. For this, you need to follow the instructions given above. - 30517

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