Saving Water

• clean the kitchen

• flush the toilet

• do the laundry

• flush the toilet

• take a shower

• water the plants

What are some ways to conserve water in the kitchen?

• Leaving the tap running while washing dishes

• Using a hose to clean the kitchen floor

• Filling the sink to the brim when washing dishes

• Using a dishwasher instead of hand washing, fixing leaks, and using a basin for washing vegetables and fruits.

What are some general habits to adopt for saving water at home?

• Using a hose to clean outdoor areas

• Fixing leaks, taking shorter showers, using a broom instead of a hose to clean outdoor areas, and using a dishwasher and washing machine only when they are full.

• Taking long showers

• Leaving the faucet running while brushing teeth

The next time you turn on the water tap, consider the people around the world—and even in your own country— who are suffering from a lack of water. Everyone, including you, must do his or her part to conserve water.

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Did you know that less than 1 percent of all the water on Earth can be used by people? The rest is salt water (the kind you find in the ocean) or is permanently frozen and we can't drink it, wash with it, or use it to water plants.

As our population grows, more and more people are using up this limited resource. Therefore, it is important that we use our water wisely and not waste it.

• People should conserve water.

• Everyone in the world should have access to clean water.

• People should not swim in lakes or rivers.

• Water is the healthiest thing a person can drink.

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What are some ways to reduce water waste in the bathroom?

• Take longer showers

• Leave the tap running while brushing teeth

• Ignore any leaks

• Install low-flow showerheads, fix any leaks, turn off the tap while brushing teeth or shaving, and take shorter showers.

What are some tips for using less water while taking a shower?

• Leaving the water running while soaping up

• Taking longer showers

• Taking shorter showers, turning off the water while soaping up, and using a low-flow showerhead

• Using a high-pressure showerhead

How can you reduce water waste while washing dishes?

• Use a hose to wash the dishes

• Wash dishes one at a time under running water

• Leave the tap running at full blast

• Use a basin or fill the sink with soapy water instead of letting the water run continuously.

What are some strategies for using less water when watering plants?

• Watering the plants every hour throughout the day

• Using a watering can, watering early in the morning or late in the evening, and using mulch to retain moisture in the soil

• Watering plants in the middle of the day when the sun is hottest

• Using a high-pressure hose to water the plants