Ten (10) Tips for Saving Water Consumption at Home

Water being one of the most precious life-saving fluids on the ground; they wisely used, saved and preserved for future generations. 

We all need to learn how to use limited resources wisely.  If you are one of those living in areas prone to drought, then certainly know its importance. So while water covers 70 percent of the land; 2.5 percent of it is new. Again, only 1 percent of the 2.5 percent of people easily reached with the rest trapped in snow and glaciers. Subsequently, in this "World Water Day", reconsider before squandering this valuable resources and move to conserve water in each aspect while educating others about the need of saving water.

This list may look like a giant task at once. So, just choose the ones that you can implement immediately and proceed slowly to do more in this area. Even small changes in one family can contribute to saving hundreds of gallons of water a year. Read for a good number of tips to save water at home.

Saving water consumption at home

1. Brush up on, click stop

Why keep the tap when you are brushing your teeth? Just turn off the tap immediately after wetting your brush. 1 minute to switch off the tap while brushing saves up to 6 liters of water while also dropping your utility bills.

2. Shorter showers, please

Avoid long showers except on those days when you want to feel luxurious. Simple techniques such as stop showering while applying SOAP and run only rinse you can save as much as 6-20 liters in just a minute. Think about it.

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3. Collection of bathing water

It seems a bit strange? Do this: while waiting for hot water shower, put a bucket in the shower. This water goes in urinals and watering plants. This idea will arouse a feeling of responsibility on you while encouraging others in the house.

4. Cooking water reuse

What do you do to that great ship water after cleaning your dishes and vegetables? Don't throw it. Organic kitchen waste water is high and can be put to good use, such as watering plants in the kitchen or the backyard. Kitchen waste also goes to garden compost.

5. Turn the devices on full loads

And run the dishwasher and washing only full loads. Half the waste gallons of water. If you leave any choice for partial loads, check the load size and water settings accordingly.

6. Washing dishes by hand wisely

If you hand washing dishes, there is no need to keep the faucet running when you apply SOAP on dishes. The PAP session only rinse. Again, you can maintain the pot of hot water and put all the dishes washed across rinse them clean use less water.

7. Repair leaks immediately

A dripping faucet wastes 12 liters of water in just one day. Therefore, you can call a plumber and get it fixed, or you can do it yourself. This step will contribute significantly to save on your water bills. Also, using a flow meter to monitor water consumption in the home.

8. Car washes and washes pets

Take the car to the car wash that will recycle water, instead of washing it with a hose. Give your pet a bath in the garden. Your dual serves law, pet shower, gets nature and gets watered your lawn at the same time.

9. Choose efficient appliances

Investing resources in "water" rated washing machine and dishwasher. Choose low-flow bathroom fixtures that provide water and money. Install low-flow aerator and other fittings might require investing a little at the outset yet will pay back in under a year.

10. Get your water pipes insulated

You can insulate the water pipes with foam insulation tubes. This way is easy and inexpensive too. Thus, heat your water faster. The roads get to save time and water. Installing a water heater tank is less in the bathroom can eliminate the need for piping and insulation while saving a lot of money.

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