Save Water To Save Money

Everyone is going green, and it is good news. I’ll like to welcome you to join the green initiative, and take action to make earth a greener place. Many of the steps we can take to stop climate change is easy to do, you don’t have to make major changes to your way of living. You don’t have to spend a lot of money, and what you do spend will help your wallet and the environment in the long term.

Water conservation is the best way to make use of our water resources, which in turn helps to protect the environment.

Tips On Saving Water

1. Take a shower instead of a bath. What could be simpler? Taking a shower lowers your water and heating usage at the same time. Personally, I prefer a shower over a bath. With the many types of shower heads that delivers jets of water, while reduceing water usage.
2. Installed low-flow shower heads and aerated faucets. These do not cost a lot and can help you save up to 50% of your water usage. Consider also installing a low-flow, or dual flush toilet. This can reduce water usage by a further 30%.
3. Turn off the tap, while you are brushing your teeth or while you shave. Leaving the tap on for one minute can waste up to 7 litres of water. Wash fruits and vegetables in a half-filled sink instead of running water.
4. Check for leaks, in your taps and pipes. Imagine wasting up to 100 to 200 litres of water a month!
5. Minimal watering of plants. If you have a green thumb, consider cultivating plants in your garden that do not require as much watering. If you have to water your plants, use sprinklers. Water your plants in the morning or evening to reduce evaporation.
6. Cover up your swimming pool to prevent water loss from evaporation, or shade your pool area.
7. Install a rainwater tank. This water can be used to water your lawn and garden, or general cleaning.

Don’t flush your money down the toilet. There are many inexpensive ways to reduce our water usage - none of which will cause us any particular hardship. If we all do our part, it equals millions of litres saved per day, per city.