As many places of the world are facing the issues of less rainfall and chances of droughts, being water efficient is the need of the hour. Most of us don’t understand and know the amount of water that is wasted every day in our homes. When we are talking of the green options, it is equally good to know the ways by which we can help the environment by saving the water. Here are some very smart and essentially practical tips that will help you in saving water.
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Choose the right appliances: Right from the fridge to the dishwasher and washing machine, there are many appliances that are responsible for the water wastage in the house. If you are thinking of new appliances, look for the models that use less water and rated better based on energy ratings. You will save a huge amount of water without any further effort.
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Use barrels for rainwater: The rainwater can be easily stored in barrels from the roofs and other sources for using for purposes like gardening and watering the plants. While this seems to be a small measure, you will certainly save a lot of the water that you will use otherwise.
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Check for the leaks: One of the major reasons for water wastage is the unknown leaks in pipes and faucets of the house. It doesn’t cost much to get plumber to check all the possible leaking places and getting them fixed. The little drops of water that are wasted from the leaks can measure in gallons when left unattended. Many times, leaks are unchecked for, and therefore getting an annual inspection can be a good idea.
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Replace the bathroom products and flush: Most of the old flushing systems use a lot of water, often more than 15 liters on each flush. The best thing that you can do is replace the flush with a better water using model, and the good aspect remains that you can style your bathroom all over again. Shower baths are also equally responsible for wastage of water, and it is advisable to use the bucket and tub when you can. If you need to use the shower at all times, look for a model that has lower water flow.
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Think of better plants in the garden: There are a few plants that always need more care than water, and you don’t need to cut off on your gardening skills with them. These plants are extremely good for areas where the rainfall is less. Among the other things to check is the need for watering. Expert gardeners don’t always look for watering the plants daily, but look for deep watering every other day, so the roots have enough water for the next day. Also, you need to ensure that you look for watering in the morning and evening when the water is not evaporated much. This is also excellent for the health of the plants.
Start saving water today!
