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Earth has a fixed amount of freshwater (only 0.5% of earth's water) and with the increasing population and more industries using water in their processes, the demand continues to increase. Also, climate change is causing shifts in precipitation patterns and is leading to more frequent droughts globally. In areas going through prolonged droughts, it is even more important to conserve water.<\/p>
Decreasing your water usage will save you money, help prevent water pollution in nearby lakes and rivers, and reduce the greenhouse gas emission associated with treating and distributing water. Also, using less water helps maintain the important ecosystems that rely on rivers and lakes to survive.<\/p>
Here are some easy ways to reduce your water usage around your house:<\/p>
Stop leaks! It is estimated that 12% of a household\u2019s water usage is from leaks. One leaky loo<\/a> in your house can waste over 276,300 litres of water in one year; enough to take three baths every day!<\/p> <\/p><\/li> Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth or shaving: The standard flow rate from a household tap is 6 litres\/min. Turning off your tap while brushing your teeth could save almost 38 litres a day!<\/p> <\/p><\/li> Washing up by hand uses more water and energy than a modern dishwasher \u2013 as long as you fill it up before you press \u2018start\u2019. A full load of washing uses less water and less energy than two half loads.<\/p> <\/p><\/li> A bath uses around 80 litres, while a short shower takes a third of that amount. But if you do take a bath, don\u2019t forget that you can reuse bathwater for your houseplants or garden.<\/p> <\/p><\/li> Fill a jug with tap water and leave it to cool in your fridge. This way you don\u2019t have to run the tap for ages to get a cold drink.<\/p> <\/p><\/li> Install low-flow taps and shower heads: This can reduce the water flow by up to 30%. Replacing all the taps in an average household can save up to 2,650 litres per year.<\/p> <\/p><\/li> Garden hoses and sprinklers use as much as 1,000 litres of water per hour \u2013 more than a family of four consumes in a whole day. Switch to a watering can or fit a trigger gun to control the flow. Use a bucket and sponge to wash the car.<\/p> <\/p><\/li> Summer is the easiest time to plan a water butt for your garden. Your roof collects about 85,000 litres of rain each year (around 450 butts full). That\u2019s water you can use for your plants and to wash the car, and it\u2019s free!<\/p><\/li><\/ul> <\/p>
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