Simple tips to save water

[Vasantha Sri]

Dear all

There are a number of ways to save water, and they all start with you.
• Stop leakage of water from taps around, 30 litres of water is wasted
by a slow dripping tap in 24 hours
• Turn off the water while brushing your teeth and save 25 gallons a
month.
• When washing dishes by hand, don't let the water run while rinsing.
Fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse
water.
• Wash your pets outdoors in an area of your lawn that needs water.
• Prefer broom instead of sprinklers to clean your sidewalks & streets
• Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You
can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
• Try to cover your swimming mill when not in use to reduce
evaporation
• Monitor your water bill for unusually high use.
Your bill and water meter are tools that can help you discover leaks.
• Water your lawn and garden in the morning or evening when
temperatures are cooler to minimize evaporation.
• Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running
water from the tap.
• If your shower fills a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds,
replace the showerhead with a water-efficient model.
• Collect the water you use for rinsing fruits and vegetables, and
then reuse it to water houseplants.
• Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you'll save up to 150
gallons per month.
• Collect water from your roof to water your garden.
• Designate one glass for your drinking water each day or refill a
water bottle. This will cut down on the number of glasses
to wash.
• Use drip irrigation for shrubs and trees to apply water directly to
the roots where it's needed.
• Reduce the amount of lawn in your yard by planting shrubs and ground
covers appropriate to your site and region.
• When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load.
• Teach your children to turn off faucets tightly
after each use.
• Don't water your lawn on windy days when most of the water blows
away or evaporates.
• Avoid recreational water toys that require a constant flow of
water.
• Drop your tissue in the trash instead of flushing it and save water
every time.



with Regards
Vasantha