Water Conservation

What are some things you can do to help conserve water?

• Leave the tap running when washing 1 plate

• Wash the car using a piece of cloth and a pail of water instead of spraying from a hose

• Take longer showers especially after a tiring day

• Wash your fruits and vegetables in a basin of water instead of under a runnnig tap

• Use half-flush in the toilet for liquid waste

When conserving water, the 3Rs we need to remember are:

• Remove, Reuse, Recycle

• Report, Remove, Reduce

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• Reduce, Reuse, Rethink

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Which of these ways to wash the car saves the most water?

• Wash it in the driveway with the garden hose 

• Drive it into the lake

• Take it through a car wash that recycles water

• Make your little brother wash it

Which of the following is a way to conserve water?

• Don't shower

• Use cold water instead of hot water

• Fix a leaky tap

• Water the lawn each day

Where does the average home use the most water during the hotter months?

• Dishwasher

• Outdoor Watering

• Shower/Bath

• Washing Machine

Answer explanation

Just like you get thirsty when you are hot, plants are thirstier during hot and dry months. Some plants that are native to your area may not mind the hot weather as much and may not need as much extra water beyond what they get from rainfall alone.

True or False: It isn't important to save water because there is so much of it on Earth.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Although there is a lot of water on earth (75 percent of the earth's surface!), most of it is salt water so you can't drink it. It is very important to save the water we use every day because less than 1 percent of the earth's water can be used by people!

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When washing the dishes, which method uses less water?

• Washing dishes under a running tap

• Washing dishes in a fully loader dishwasher

Answer explanation

To save the most amount of water in the kitchen, use your dishwasher only when it's filled all of the way with dirty dishes. You could also fill the sink with water instead of running the tap.

What is the primary benefit of using a rain barrel in water conservation?

• A) It increases water pressure in the home

• B) It provides a source of water for irrigation

• C) It purifies water for drinking

• D) It reduces the need for water heaters

Which of the following is a scientific method to assess water quality in a conservation project?

• A) Measuring water temperature

• B) Observing water color

• C) Testing pH levels

• D) Estimating water flow speed

How does planting native vegetation contribute to water conservation?

• A) It requires more water than non-native plants

• B) It reduces the need for chemical fertilizers

• C) It enhances soil erosion

• D) It requires less irrigation