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 and methods that are available today.
Whether you live in Australia 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.
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leaks, using outdated appliances, excessive clothes washing, showering,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.
• 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.
Water
Conservation Methods / How Industries Can Help
Water conservation also needs to be addressed at an industrial level.
Some of the ways that can be implemented in industries to conserve
water are:
• Conduct regular surveys and examinations to find out the ways for
conserving water. Also conduct awareness programs at an employee level.
• Don’t use water where it is unnecessary like, washing driveways,
washing trucks frequently, etc. These things can be done with less
water or without using any water.
• It is a good idea to install high-pressure but low volume spray
nozzles on spray washers.
• Reuse water when it is discharged from various processes.
• Check the efficiency of your water equipment on regular basis.
I hope that by following these methods you will begin to examine your
level of water consumption. By doing so, the adverse effects that
others are already suffering from will begin to recede. Spread
awareness by acting with consideration.
Water Conservation Methods / Dual Flush
The United States, like Australia and many other countries are experiencing more erratic weather that places a significant strain on water resources.
This can no longer just be ignored. Any house hold that still uses an old toilet flushing cistern, should give very serious thought to converting to dual flush.
A dual flush system is probably the single most significant water saving invention to date.
The Dual Flush toilet that was developed 25 years ago in Australia is such a success story that it has been mandatory throughout Australia for many years, and most of the country has been retrofitted with Dual
Flush, significantly reducing the strain on their fresh water supply.
They are now available around the world from different manufacturers.
