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Remember
that the world’s water is for sharing. If you use less,
someone else will be able to use a little more. It wont just
lie there collecting and rotting, it will be used, and most
probably by someone who needs it more than you.
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Saving water indoors |
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Never
put water down the drain when there may be another use for it
such as watering plant
or garden, or cleaning.
Make sure you have no leaks. Gallons and Gallons of water is
wasted in almost every home this way. Read your water meter before and
after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter does
not read exactly the same, there is a leak.
Repair dripping faucets by replacing washers. If your faucet is
dripping at the rate of one drop per second, you can expect to waste
2,700 gallons per year which will add to the cost of water and sewer
utilities, or strain your septic system.
Check for toilet tank leaks by adding food colouring to the
tank. If the toilet is leaking, colour will appear within 30 minutes.
Check the toilet for worn out, corroded or bent parts. Most replacement
parts are inexpensive, readily available and easily installed. (Flush as
soon as test is done, since food colouring may stain tank.)
Avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily. Dispose of tissues,
insects and other such waste in the trash rather than the toilet. Make
sure your shower heads are clean and all the pores are open, dip steel
shower heads in mild vinegar to help remove the scales.
Take shorter showers. Stop singing and shower for only as long
as you need to. If you know that hot water starts flowing soon then
don’t turn on the tap for longer than needed.
Use the minimum amount of water needed for a bath by closing the
drain first and filling the tub only 1/3 full. Stopper tub before
turning water. The initial burst of cold water can be warmed by adding
hot water later.
Don't let water run while shaving or washing your face. Brush
your teeth first while waiting for water to get hot, then wash or shave
after filling the basin.
Retrofit all wasteful household faucets by installing aerators
with flow restrictors.
Operate automatic dishwashers and clothes washers only when they
are fully loaded or properly set the water level for the size of load
you are using.
When washing dishes by hand, fill one sink or basin with soapy
water. Quickly rinse under a slow-moving stream from the faucet.
Store drinking water in the refrigerator rather than letting the
tap run every time you want a cool glass of water. Only pour out as much
water as you need.
Running the tap to cool water for drinking loses 12 litres per minute.
Don’t let the faucet run while cleaning vegetables.
Instead, rinse them in a sink or bowl filled with clean water. Savings:
12 litres per minute.
Do not use running water to thaw meat or other frozen foods.
Defrost food overnight in the refrigerator or by using the defrost
setting on your microwave.
Insulate your hot water pipes. You'll get hot water faster plus
avoid wasting water while it heats up.
Turn
Geysers off when on vacation or when you don’t need hot water.
Check your pump. If you have a well at your home, listen to see
if the pump kicks on and off while the water is not in use. If it does,
you have a leak.
When adjusting water temperatures, or waiting for hot water to
start running, keep the flow slow.
If the toilet flush handle frequently sticks in the
flush position, letting water run fix it.
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