Saving Water
Saving water really starts by thinking about our habits when it comes to using water. Stop and think about your day and then stop to think about how many times you are at the sink and water is literally being drained away.
Although we might not think about it, every time we turn on the faucet, whether we are using hot or cold water, it takes energy to filter and transport that water so that it's clean and safe to drink in the convenience of our own homes. That means that every time we turn on the tap we are increasing our carbon footprint.
So, your challenge for the day (and for the week and for the rest of your life) is to become aware of the water that you use and make an effort to change habits that result in waste.
Turn off the tap
It's really that simple - turn off the tap when you're not using it. The challenge here is to simply become aware of those times throughout the day that you are letting the water run. Think about when you brush your teeth, shave, rinse your dishes, run the water to soak a pan, wash your hands - all of these could be times when you end up wasting water when you don't really need to.
Turn off the tap when you brush your teeth. Put a small amount of water in the sink and use that to rinse your razor while you shave. Fill your kitchen sink just a fourth of the way full to rinse your dishes. If you are soaking a pan, turn off the water before it starts to over flow from the pan. Turn off the tap while you lather your hands to wash up.
These are just a few suggestions to get you started. As you go through your day, notice when and how you use water and think about ways that you can cut back. Saving water makes ecological sense as well as cents off your water bill.
Turn down the tap
Even when you need to use water, think about how much is coming out of the tap. You don't have to use your faucets drip by drip, but chances are that they don't need to be on full blast for more tasks either.
If you want more power for your faucet, consider getting an aerator instead of just turning on more water. An aerator will add air into the stream of water giving you increased water pressure while using less water.
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