You can easily save water by changing your lifestyle! -Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily 2021-03-22 15:07

March 22 is World Water Day. This year’s theme is: Appreciate water, love water. Water resources are limited, if each person uses one drop of water a day, the amount of water saved in a year can reach hundreds of thousands of tons. In fact, whenever you change your lifestyle, you can become an expert in saving water in your home.

1. Repair minor leaks around your home.

Repair leaking water pipes at home.

Replace damaged pipes and leaky faucets to avoid wasting water. Check your water meter and utility bills every month to see how much water you are using. If you notice a random spike, it may be a sign that you have a leaking pipe somewhere in your home. A poorly sealed pipe or a leaking toilet can waste up to 340 L of water a day, so solving these problems can save a lot of water in the long run.

Replace damaged water pipes and leaky faucets to avoid wasting water. Check your water meter and your water bill every month to see how much water you use. If you notice a sudden increase in your water bills, it may mean that a water pipe in your home is leaking. A leaking pipe or toilet can waste up to 340 liters of water a day, so solving these problems can save a lot of water in the long run.

2. Turn off the tap while brushing or shaving.

Turn off the tap when brushing or shaving

This is one of the easiest ways to reduce your water consumption. You don’t need to run the water while cleaning your teeth or trimming your beard. It may seem hard to believe, but you can save approximately 760 L of water per month just by turning off the tap once you get to work.

This is one of the easiest ways to save water. No need to run the water while brushing or shaving. It may sound incredible, but as long as you turn off the tap every time you don’t use water, you can save about 760 liters of water in a month.

3. Take shorter showers.

Shorten bath time

Get in the habit of taking showers that last 5 minutes or less whenever you can. Everyone loves a long, hot shower, but the shower head consumes approximately 7.6L of water per minute. You’ll save a lot of water over time by sticking to short rinses, and you’ll be as clean as you normally would after a long shower.

Get in the habit of taking no more than 5 minutes at a time. Everyone likes to take a long hot bath, but the shower head sprays about 7.6 liters of water per minute. If you insist on showering for a while, you will save a lot of water over time and your body will be as clean as after a long shower.

4. Switch to water-saving accessories.

Replace sprinklers and faucets with water-saving devices

Swap the shower head and taps for low-flow alternatives. By upgrading your shower head and sink fixtures, you will dramatically reduce your water usage. This is an easy way to conserve water without ever changing the way you wash, flush, or shower!

Replace the shower head or faucet with a water-saving device. By upgrading your sprinklers and faucets, you can greatly save your water consumption. This water-saving method is so easy, you don’t even need to change the way you wash, flush, or shower!

5. Run the dishwasher and washing machine only when they are full.

Dishwasher and washing machine only work when full

Using appliances more efficiently is a great way to save water. There’s nothing wrong with trying to keep your kitchen clean, but if you’re in the habit of running your dishwasher every day, you’re going through a lot of water. By waiting until the dishwasher is full, you will get the most bang for your buck when it comes to the water you are using. And always make sure you have enough laundry for a full load.

Using appliances more efficiently is also a hit to saving water. There is nothing wrong with keeping your kitchen clean, but if you use the dishwasher every day, you will consume a lot of water. By only running the dishwasher when it is full, you can maximize the use of water resources. Similarly, make sure the washing machine is full of dirty clothes when it is running.

6. Use water-saving appliances.

Use water-saving appliances

The next time you need to replace a dishwasher, washing machine, or water heater, buy a water-saving appliance. This will not only reduce your water use, but will also save money over time when it comes to utility costs.

The next time you need to replace your dishwasher, washing machine, or water heater, buy water-efficient appliances. This not only saves water, but also saves a lot of living expenses in the long run.

7. Avoid washing your car or using a bucket.

Try to wash the car as little as possible or wash the car with water in a bucket.

Lower the hose and let the rain clean your car for you. If you feel the need to wash your vehicle, fill up a few buckets instead of using your garden hose to clean your vehicle and rinse it. If you use a hose to wash your vehicle, it will use approximately 190 L of water. However, some buckets will only require 19 to 38 L.

Lower the hose and let the rain wash your car. If you really feel like the car needs washing, use a few buckets of water to scrub the car instead of using the garden hose to wash it. If you use a hose to wash the car, about 190 liters of water will be used at a time, and a few buckets of water will only take 19 to 38 liters.

Source in English: Wikihow

Translation and editing: Danny