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Water is a precious liquid all over the world. The world is going green; hence there is a need to pursue practices that lead to more ecologically responsible and environmentally friendly decisions. One of the lifestyle choices everyone should adopt to sustain natural resources for current and generations to come are water conservation.
Reports by the US Geological Survey indicate that one person in America uses an average of 80 to 100 gallons of water daily between showers, toilets and faucets. Besides lowering the water bills, reusing water reduces your impact. Consider using a water filtration system and recycling water at home.
Place a Bucket in The Shower
When taking the long refreshing showers that we long for after a weary day, you unintentionally waste a lot of water. Try placing a bucket under the stream as you shower and wait for the water to warm up.
Once you get into the shower, move the bucket to the front to collect more water that drips down. It is incredible how much water goes down the drain. You can then use the water to flush the toilet, clean the bathroom, or wash shoes, among other things.
Use a Basin or Bowl when Washing Vegetables or Fruits
Washing vegetables or fruits with running water is a good practice. However, placing a basin or bowl in the sink to collect the water is a great way to recycle this precious commodity. You can use the water in your kitchen garden, mop rooms, and flush toilets, among other things.
Check the Drinking Water
Though water is a basic need that one should drink with no restrictions, many homes waste this liquid unintentionally. Half-filled glasses and water bottles are emptied to fill the containers with fresh water. If the water was in the open for long, pour the remaining over a plant, and use it for washing utensils or anything else in the house.
Instill a culture in your household where people only fill the drinking glass or bottle with the quantity they can finish. Develop a habit of not wasting any amount of water, regardless of the quantity. Every water drop counts. When everyone becomes waste conscious, that is a major win towards going green.
Rain Collection
Construct a rain garden to collect rainwater from pipes, driveways or roofs. A large quantity of rainwater gets wasted as many houses lack a rain collection mechanism. Rain water is free; during the rainy season, you can collect enough to wash utensils, cars, gardening, and many other activities that require water consumption.
A rain garden also relieves pressure from the sewerage system since rainfall does not go into the drainage.
Consider Installing Water Collection System
Get a grey water collection system, do some plumbing, and then reuse water from clothes for lawn irrigation. Before hooking up any system, check with your plumber if this water recycling system is permissive in your area, as it is illegal in other places. A credible plumber will educate you on some areas through consultation or avail a few educational articles if you wish.
Use the Ice
Place new ice cubes in a bowl instead of melting them in the sink. Once melted, use the water as you wish.
Conclusion
Learning ways to recycle water is the first noble step toward water conservation. Now you need to start implementing. Using water conservatively and recycling as much as possible will reduce your water and energy bills considerably and reduce your impact. Developing these habits and helping your family to get on board will save you hundreds of liters of water weekly.
