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Water saving tips
Too many, who are not paying much attention to what is going on in the world around them, may not understand why saving water is so important. It may seem funny, but even though our planet is covered in as much water as it is, the amount of fresh water available is starting to become less and less as the polar icecaps melt and the fresh water mixes with the salt water. Most would understand that ocean water is not drinkable because it contains too much salt for our bodies to handle. This is where one of life's greatest ironies really does play a big role. As time goes on with global warming causing severe droughts in many areas around the world, less and less fresh water is available and this is a concern. Without fresh water, much of land life will die and humans will be no exception.
Now that it is established that the world's fresh water reserves are growing smaller every year, here are some tips on how to conserve the precious fresh water we still have:
1.Fix all leaking taps in the house.
2.Check pipes for leaks that would normally go unnoticed.
3.Have shorter showers.
4.Don't let the water run on high when adjusting the temperature. If having a bath, fill the tub 1/3 full with water that is a bit too hot and wait as it cools down to the preferred temperature.
5.Install a water-saving showerhead.
6.Fix the toilet it if runs continuously.
7.Only use dishwashers if they are fully loaded.
8.Only use the washing machine if you have a full load.
9.Limit the amount of water you use in a bath. The tub should only be a third full.
10.Don't let the water run while you are shaving, brushing your teeth or washing your face.
11.Hand wash dishes by washing them in a tub of hot soapy water rather than letting the water run. Rinse under a slow flow of water afterwards.
12.Fill a jug with drinking water and keep it in the fridge so you don't have to let the water run to get cold.
13.Try to avoid flushing the toilet when you can. Only flush when necessary.
14.Try not to wash the car as often. When you do, don't let the hose run when applying soap. It is best to use a bucket and sponge.
15.Don't wash the sidewalks or driveways with the hose. Sweeping is the best method to conserving water.
16.Only water the lawn when needed.
17.Water the lawn at cool times of the day so less water evaporates and more goes into the lawn.
18.Put mulch or wood chips at the base of trees and plants in your yard to reduce evaporation of water to decrease the amount of watering you would need to do otherwise.
19.Don't cut your grass too short. Longer lawn grass lessens evaporation and the less watering you will have to do.
20.Put out a rain barrel to water your plants and gardens with.
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