Water, our most precious commodity?

  

 

Water is a precious resource, and we must conserve it in every way possible. With the global population growing each day, water conservation is more important than ever before. Here are tips to reduce your water usage so that everyone on this planet can continue to enjoy clean drinking water for many years to come!

Turning Off Water While Brushing Your Teeth

Standing there while youíre brushing your teeth and letting the water just run down the drain is a massive waste of water. Instead, close the tap as soon as you start brushing, and then turn it back on again when you need to rinse.

Take Shorter Showers

We all know that the average shower is typically 8-10 minutes, but how many of you stay in the rain for that entire time? One way to conserve water and live more sustainably is to keep showers short. Another way to save water during a shower is to turn off the tap while you’re soaping up and then turning it back on again when you need to rinse.

Catch water for plants while it heats up

If you’re waiting for the hot water to get back to average temperature, grab a container and catch the cold water. You can use the cold water for house plants or wherever else you need it.

Catch Rain Water for Watering Plants

One successful way to conserve water and live more sustainably is by catching rain runoff from your gutters that will eventually result in wasted water. Put a container in your gutter, and catch the water from when it rains. You can use this for watering plants or other purposes that don’t require clean drinking water.

Take Showers instead of Baths.

Believe it or not, a shower can use less water than a bath. But, on the other hand, filling up the tub takes more water than you need to bathe. So switch out most of your bathing for showers.

 

 

 

Plant More Edibles and Less Grass

A large lawn uses a lot of water. Instead, try growing edible plants in as much of your yard as possible. Vegetables, fruit, and herbs are all easy to grow and can be used to feed your family.

Mulch Plants Properly to Retain Water

One way to conserve water is by using natural mulch that helps keep in moisture for plants. Once you’ve applied the mulch, make sure to water it before planting your plant.

Turning off Your Water While You’re on Vacation

If you know that there won’t be anyone at home for a few days or weeks, then try turning off your tap while you are away and conserve some water. The EPA has found that 60% of water waste comes from house hoses.

Prune Plants Well

Growing plants? Make sure to prune the plants and discard any unwanted parts, as this will help conserve water. That’s because you aren’t wasting water on parts of the plant that you don’t want or maybe dying.

Fill the Dishwasher before Running

When washing dishes, only run the dishwasher when it is full. This way, you conserve water by not running the dishwasher until it is full.

 

 

 

Fill the Washer before Running

To minimize wasted water and save on utility bills, wait until you have a full load before washing your clothes.

Use Leftover Cooking Water

When we make pasta or steam vegetables, the water used to cook each becomes reusable and used in soups. Or allow it to cool and use it on your plants in the garden.

Fix Leaky Faucets Immediately

Drip leaky faucet? Get in contact with a plumber right away! One dripping faucet can waste gallons of water quickly.

Making the most of your water

Conserving water can be fun, too! For example, thinking of ways to wash your car and do laundry will save resources and leave enough for future generations.