Water Conservation Methods / Conserving is No Longer an Option
Water conservation should not be considered an option any longer. Current circumstances require our full attention if we hope to thrive as a civilization. If these statements sound dramatic, it is because much of the world is currently suffering due to a lack of clean water.
Statistics around the reveal that our fresh water supply is practically nonexistent. That is why it is so important to seek out, find and start using all the innovative water conservation solutions andmethods that are available today.
Whether you live in Australia, India or China or the US, it is time to wake up and take responsiblity. It is easy to practice water conservation in the home, but there is more to be done. Our world needs help on a commercial level as well so that our waste can be controlled in such areas as agriculture and irrigation.
Water Conservation ideas are cropping up in exciting legislation. That's why our participation in the voting process is so important. Let's act now, so our kids will have a brighter, greener future.
Water Conservation Methods / The Stats
As the population of the world grows exponentially, our drinkable water supply remains at about 1 percent of the total water present on Earth.
-Photo to the left is by A.J. French.-
These statistics may not seem real to you if you are fortunate to live in an area that has the resources to supply your needs. But the truth is millions of living souls are suffering because of a lack of this vital resource.
Water consumption, whether it be in the household, through industry and manufacturing or in agriculture, must be given the consideration it deserves. And although special programs are conducted every year to increase the awareness of conservation, we as citizens of this planet, need to participate in water conserving activities if we hope to sustain our way of life.
Water Conservation Methods / For the Household
Huge amounts of water are lost every year due to unattended faucet leaks, using outdated appliances, excessive clothes washing, showering, washing cars, gardening, and other everyday household activities.
Water Conservation Methods / What You Can Do
• Turn off water while you are brushing your teeth and open it when you need to rinse your mouth.
• Take shallow baths and plug the drain before you run water. Keep showers short with pressure at low force. Re-use bath water to water your lawn or shrubs or for heavy cleaning jobs like floors or cars.
• Install Dual Flush toilets in the home... more on this below.
• Buy the washing machines or dishwashers that have AAA ratings and that are ranked as energy efficient.
• Get rain tanks and collect the rainwater in them. That water can be used for gardening and washing cars.
• Use mulch around the trees and plants in your lawn. This keeps in moisture longer so that use will need less water to keep your lawn and plants healthy.
Water Conservation Methods / The Matter of Irrigation
There is also a need to conserve water while irrigating land. Many people are still using obsolete methods for irrigation that waste huge amounts of water.
Some solutions to stop water loss in irrigation are:
• Buy improved irrigation hardware and equipment that is optimized for water conservation while covering larger areas at the same time. Pressurized systems, improved furrows and sprinklers can be used in farms to save huge amounts of water.
• Devise proper scheduling systems and improved water management techniques to irrigate depending upon the type of crops, predictions about the weather and type of land.
• Use better canal systems since they contribute towards water conservation. Saved water can be used later.
Posted by R.T. at 10:09 AM
