SAVE WATER: It’s high time

This is a well-known fact that water is essential for the existence of life on earth. Although we are surrounded by vast water bodies which account around three-fourth of the Earth’s surface, however freshwater on the earth accounts only 2.5% in the form of glaciers out of which only 1% is suitable for drinking. So it becomes necessary for us to save water and avoid its wastage.

Reason for Fresh Water Scarcity

The primary reason for water pollution is inappropriate waste management. Dumping of industrial waste materials into the water bodies on a regular basis is one of the major factors of freshwater getting polluted. Another factor for contamination of groundwater is the use of powerful pesticides and fertilizers in agriculture. Reckless usage of water and excess of water wastage have also reduced the accessibility of fresh and clean water.

Prevention of Water Scarcity

1. Implementation of appropriate water management systems in the industries, buildings, school, apartments, and hospitals is necessary to ensure efficient usage of water so that no drop of it gets wasted.
2. General awareness programs should be arranged for the common people to bring consciousness about the significance of water and methods of its usage in a limited amount without wasting it.
3. Rainwater harvesting projects should be promoted in all areas so that rainwater can be used in various purposes and helps to stock up groundwater.

How to avoid wastage of water?

Here are some better ways to save water on a daily basis

1. People should water their gardens and lawns only when they need water.
2. Sprinkling water is a better way to save gallons of water per month as compared to watering the garden with the pipe.
3. Keeping drought-resistant plants at home is another way to save water as these plants need less water.
4. Leakage of plumbing joints or faucets or water taps should be fixed immediately. This actually saves around 20 gallons of water per day.
5. For car or vehicle washing it is better to use a bucket and mug instead of a pipe. This may save up to 150 gallons of water from each wash.
6. Showers bath saves much more water than bathing in a bathtub or even with a bucket.
7. Fully loaded washing machines and dishwashers help in minimal usage of water and save around 300 to 800 gallons of water per month.
8. Minimum usage of water per toilet also helps in saving more water on a daily basis.
9. Washing vegetables and fruits in a water-filled container instead of washing under the running water save more water.
10. Rainwater harvesting is another way of saving freshwater. With this method water from rain can be stored and used for various purposes.

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