Write Essay – Water is Life – Water Conservation Methods

Tips for Conserving Water Indoors
1) Verify your home is leak free. Repair dripping taps by replacing washers.

2) Avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily. Use water efficient flushes, plumbing fixtures having sensors, low flow faucet aerators which require minimum water.

3) Turn off water while brushing teeth.

4) For shaving, use mug rather than using running water.

5) Close faucets while soaping and rinsing clothes.

6) Keep overflow valve in the over head tanks so as not to waste water.

7) Use waste water of cloth cleaning to clean the floor.

8) Use waste water in flush.

9) Don’t use running water for releasing ice from tray.

10) Don’t use extra detergent in washing clothes.

11)Don’t use running water while hand-washing clothes.

12) Operate automatic washing machine when it is fully loaded.

13) Don’t use shower/big bath tubs in bathrooms.

14) While going outdoor, turn off the main valve for water.

15) Develop habit of monitoring water meters.

Tips for Conserving Water Outdoors
1) Minimize grass lawns in your yard because less grass means water demand.

2) Don’t over-water your lawns. A good rain eliminates the need watering for more than a week.

3) Water the lawns during early morning hours when temperature and wind speeds are the lowest. This reduces losses from evaporation.

4) Try to use waste of dish washing/cloth cleaning for gardening and cleaning the floor.

5) Check leaks in hose, pipes etc.

6) Use sprinkler/drip irrigation systems.

7) Don’t allow water to flow Into gutter.

8) Don’t wash floors with a hose. Use a broom.

9) Avoid over fertilizing your lawn. The application of excess fertilizer increases the need of water.

25 Ways to conserve water
1) When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the water run while rinsing. Fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water.

2) Some refrigerators, air conditioners and ice-makers are cooled with wasted flows of water. Consider upgrading with air-cooled appliances for significant water savings.

3) Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house, sidewalk, or street.

4) Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.

5) Choose shrubs and ground covers instead of turf for hard-to-water areas such as steep slopes and isolated strips.

6) Install covers on pools and spas and check for leaks around your pumps

7) Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Compost vegetable food waste instead and save gallons every time.

8) Plant in the fall when conditions are cooler and rainfall is more plentiful.

9) For cold drinks keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap. This way, every drop goes down you and not the drain.

10) Monitor your water bill for unusually high use. Your bill and water meter are tools that can help you discover leaks.

11) Water your lawn and garden in the morning or evening when temperatures are cooler to minimize evaporation.

12) Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap.

13) Spreading a layer of organic mulch around plants retains moisture and saves water, time and money.

14) Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway and sidewalk and save water every time.

15) if your shower fills a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, replace the shower head with a water. efficient model.

16) Collect the water you use for rinsing fruits and vegetables, then reuse it to water houseplants.

17) If water runs off your lawn easily, split your watering time into shorter periods to allow for better absorption.

18) We’re more likely to notice leaks indoors, but don’t forget to check outdoor faucets, sprinklers and hoses for leaks

19) If you have an automatic refilling device, check your pool periodically for leaks.

20) Check the root zone of your lawn or garden for moisture before watering using a spade or trowel. If it’s still moist two inches under the soil surface, you still have enough water.

21) When buying new appliances, consider those that offer cycle and load size adjustments. They’re more water and energy efficient.

22) Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you’ll save up to 150 gallons per month.

23) Upgrade older toilets with water efficient models.

24) Adjust your lawn mower to a higher setting. A taller lawn shades roots and holds soil moisture better than if it is closely clipped.

25) When cleaning out fish tanks, give the nutrient-rich water to your plants