The increasing incidences of droughts and water shortages in different regions are a matter of great concern for all of us. Even if you do not live in a drought-affected area, cutting back on water usages at home will be a remarkable contribution towards water conservation.
Our planet has a self-contained eco-system. Thus, water is not infinite here. But if you can limit your usage and collect water at home for recycling, it will both save your expenses and become a contribution to preserving the most valuable resource on earth.
What are the ways to conserve water at home?
Check leakage
Dripping faucets can alone waste at least 20 gallons of water in a day. Then imagine how much it can drain in a month. A recent survey reveals that a leaking toilet can waste up to 90,000 gallons of water a month. So turn your attention to drip-drops in your home and call a plumber to fix the issue. But if you decide to do it on your own, then remove the wrench and replace the old washer on your showers and sinks with the new ones. Sometimes leaking water pipes become the reason of water shortage at home. It is best if you regularly do a check on your existing fixtures and keep them well maintained.
Save rainwater
When it comes to watering plants, skip the fresh water of the Municipal water system. Instead, store rainwater in a barrel and keep it in a convenient place. There are various rain cisterns available in different budgets. So depending on how much you want to invest, choose something and place it under the downspout so that it can collect most of the water when it rains. Utilizing the rainwater is an excellent way to keep plants hydrated without opening the pipeline or sprinkler.
If you go through the upcoming real estate projects in Kolkata, offered by Oswal Group, you will observe that we use various water conservation techniques like collecting rainwater for water recycling.
Practice simple water habits
All that water you use or misuse, whether clean or dirty, finally goes down the drain and ends up in the sewage system, becoming polluted. So be aware and save this valuable resource by picking up a few good habits. Never leave the tap running and always brush your teeth or shave after turning off the basin water. While doing the dishes with hands, remember to fill the sink and leave the water off. Then put a perforated bowl over the basin. This will save not only a lot of water but also the strained water can be utilized in watering plants or washing the toilet. Cultivating these small habits can make a huge difference in conserving water at home.
Use a bucket for the shower
One of the easiest ways to reduce water wastage is by using shower bucket at home. When you wait for hot water for shower, it takes some time to come out after you turn on the tap. So, place a bucket underneath the running faucet until hot water comes. You will be surprised to see how much water you save every day.
Reuse water from washing vegetables
The amount of water strained from washing vegetables can be reused in multiple ways. Put a perforated bowl over the pot and store the water when you wash veggies. This stored water can be later used on the lawn, garden or for flushing the toilet.
In fact, the water from boiling pasta can be collected to recycle later for watering house plants. So do not drain all the water. Instead, place a straining bowl over another pot to store this very precious resource.
Shorten your shower time
Reducing shower times will cut down the water usage at home. From washing your hair in alternate days to taking less time for bathing, you must adjust your shower routine to save excess water. It is estimated that cutting down the shower time can save water up to 9 litres. This is the easiest and most straightforward way of controlling the water flow that leads to considerable water saving.
Save water from a car wash
Wash your car only when it needs. Try the waterless car wash technique and use a cleaning cloth to wipe away the dust on a daily basis. You can also wash the car with water and soap once a week. This move will not only save immense amount of water but also retain the shine of your car.
Why is it a smart choice to conserve water at home?
All the water that you collect by following the tips mentioned above can be reused in many ways to do a lot of domestic work. While the strained water from vegetables can be utilized in watering plants and the garden, the water you save from shower bucket can cut down the wastage of water.
When you cut back on your shower time, it reduces the amount of water you use during that time. So you will no longer be required to pump excess water for the shower from the reservoir through any equipment. Thus, it indirectly saves energy and your money too.
Every living being sustains on water. So, the conservation of water should start from our own homes. Saving water will help us utilize our existing water supply more productively and efficiently. In this regard, it is good to know that the Oswal Group has taken a great initiative in conserving water in all their residential projects in Kolkata. The developers use the best water-efficient options in their housing projects and contribute to conserving the most precious resource.