If there is one thing we can take
from World Water Day, it is that we should be thankful that many of us here in the US have access, in one way or another, to safe and clean drinking water.
To really appreciate how lucky we are to not worry about where we are going to get water everyday, it should be our duty to conserve what we already have. Although there are many things that businesses and the government needs to do to improve water efficiency and conservation, all of us, the users of all this water, can make a huge difference right in our own homes.
Wateruseitwisely.com is a great resource on water conservation. Their list of 100 ways to conserve water at home is fantastic. The only problem is that these 100 tips can be a little overwhelming. So, as your trusty water blogger, I have narrowed the list down to 10 very easy and meaningful ways that you can conserve more water today. Specifically, these tips do not require buying a new device or spending any money. They are all simple things you can do right now!
1) 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.
2) Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. This can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
3) Shorten your shower by just a minute or two and you could save up to 150 gallons per month.
4) Turn off the water while you wash your hair to save up to another 150 gallons a month.
5) 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.
6) Turn off the water while brushing your teeth and save 25 gallons a month.
7) Water plants only when necessary. More plants die from over-watering than from under-watering.
8) Report broken pipes, open hydrants and errant sprinklers to the property owner or your water provider.
9) Set a timer when watering your lawn or garden to remind you when to stop. A running hose can discharge up to 10 gallons a minute.
10) Share water conservation tips with friends and neighbors.
The complete list can be found here.
from World Water Day, it is that we should be thankful that many of us here in the US have access, in one way or another, to safe and clean drinking water. To really appreciate how lucky we are to not worry about where we are going to get water everyday, it should be our duty to conserve what we already have. Although there are many things that businesses and the government needs to do to improve water efficiency and conservation, all of us, the users of all this water, can make a huge difference right in our own homes.
Wateruseitwisely.com is a great resource on water conservation. Their list of 100 ways to conserve water at home is fantastic. The only problem is that these 100 tips can be a little overwhelming. So, as your trusty water blogger, I have narrowed the list down to 10 very easy and meaningful ways that you can conserve more water today. Specifically, these tips do not require buying a new device or spending any money. They are all simple things you can do right now!
1) 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.
2) Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. This can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
3) Shorten your shower by just a minute or two and you could save up to 150 gallons per month.
4) Turn off the water while you wash your hair to save up to another 150 gallons a month.
5) 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.
6) Turn off the water while brushing your teeth and save 25 gallons a month.
7) Water plants only when necessary. More plants die from over-watering than from under-watering.
8) Report broken pipes, open hydrants and errant sprinklers to the property owner or your water provider.
9) Set a timer when watering your lawn or garden to remind you when to stop. A running hose can discharge up to 10 gallons a minute.
10) Share water conservation tips with friends and neighbors.
The complete list can be found here.
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