I want to reserve this blog page for - Water Conservation, a thought which has ever been a hot topic of discussion all around the world.
Water, as we all know is scarce and a limited natural resource. Of all the water in the world, about 97% is seawater, 2% is polar ice and only 1% is fresh water. This 1% of fresh water is not only required by humans, but also used by the environment to maintain the ecosystem.
The two main sources of water usage by an individual are:
a) At home, and
b) At garden.
Iam listing down here some of the easy ways to save water.
Saving water at home:
1) Thaw frozen foods in the fridge or microwave instead of placing them under running water.
2) Save water by washing the vegetables and vessels in a plugged sink or basin and not under the running water.
3) Use pressure cooker or microwave to cook the vegetables, in order to retain more flavour and use less water than traditional boiling.
4) While shaving, put a plug in the basin. By doing so, the water is saved avoiding the razor to be rinsed under the running water.
5) In toilets, use the half flushing option.
6) Install water saving shower head and take shorter showers.
7) Add food dye in the toilet cistern, which helps to find out leaks. If color appears in the bowl within half an hour, this indicates a possible leakage of water. Attend to it immediately.
Saving water in garden:
1) Water the base of the plants and not the leaves. This would ease the soil to absorb the water quicker.
2) Walk on the lawn before watering it. If there exist the impression of your foot, then watering is needed.
3) Wash your car on the lawn. This serves two purposes of washing your car and watering your lawn at the same time.
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