The most important step in the direction of
finding solutions to issues of water and environmental conservation is to
change people’s attitudes and habits¾this includes each one of us. Conserve
water because it is the right thing to do. We can follow some of the simple
things that have been listed below and contribute to water conservation.
Try to do one thing each day that will
result in saving water. Don’t worry if the savings are minimal¾every drop
counts! You can make a difference.
Remember to use only the amount you
actually need.
Form a group of water-conscious people and
encourage your friends and neighbours to be part of this group. Promote water
conservation in community newsletters and on bulletin boards. Encourage your
friends, neighbours and co-workers to also contribute.
Encourage your family to keep looking for
new ways to conserve water in and around your home.
Make sure that your home is leak-free.
Many homes have leaking pipes that go unnoticed.
Do not leave the tap running while you are
brushing your teeth or soaping your face.
See that there are no leaks in the toilet
tank. You can check this by adding colour to the tank. If there is a leak,
colour will appear in the toilet bowl within 30 minutes. (Flush as soon as the
test is done, since food colouring may stain the tank.)
Avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily.
Put a brick or any other device that occupies space to cut down on the amount
of water needed for each flush.
When washing the car, use water from a
bucket and not a hosepipe.
Do not throw away water that has been used
for washing vegetables, rice or dals¾use it to water plants or to clean the
floors, etc
You can store water in a variety of ways.
A simple method is to place a drum on a raised platform directly under the
rainwater collection source. You can also collect water in a bucket during the
rainy season.
