We, 5 friends from diverse backgrounds, found a common ground to work on - Water Conservation. It's been quite sometime – about 6 months – that we all are trying to bring awareness on water crisis and water conservation in our locality. After a one-way communication of pamphlets distribution we are now embarking on an active participation of civil society through a seminar. The details of this seminar will find place in my blogs from now on till March 2010 when we plan to hold this seminar. Request you to go through a small snapshot on the subject below.
WATER is our LIFELINE: Save water before taps dry.
Scientists have recently identified Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan as acutely affected with groundwater depletion. The water level is going down every. Where water was available some 30 feet down the ground few years ago, it is now at 70 ~80 feet. It is time to realize our duty to take steps to conserve water and stop wasting this necessary gift of God. Remember, if we take steps immediately we may be able to survive or at least delay the big water crisis.
Easy tips to save water:
1. Use one bucket of water for bathing.
2. Fill water in a pot/mug for shaving, washing face etc. rather than using running tap.
3. Try to use bucket while washing your vehicles, instead of a pipe.
4. Switch off the water motor at the right time so as to avoid tank overflow.
5. If there is water left in your water bottle do not throw it away, pour it over some plants.
6. Check that there are no leaking taps. Get a plumber to seal all leakages.
7. Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save a lot of water.
8. Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap and use the water again for plants or some other purpose.
9. Washing dark clothes in cold water saves both on water and energy while it helps your clothes to keep their colors.
10. When washing clothes, match the water level to the size of the load.
11. To save water and time, consider washing your face or brushing your teeth while in the shower.
12. Consider rain water harvesting when building a new house especially multifamily flats.
Easy tips to save water:
1. Use one bucket of water for bathing.
2. Fill water in a pot/mug for shaving, washing face etc. rather than using running tap.
3. Try to use bucket while washing your vehicles, instead of a pipe.
4. Switch off the water motor at the right time so as to avoid tank overflow.
5. If there is water left in your water bottle do not throw it away, pour it over some plants.
6. Check that there are no leaking taps. Get a plumber to seal all leakages.
7. Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save a lot of water.
8. Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap and use the water again for plants or some other purpose.
9. Washing dark clothes in cold water saves both on water and energy while it helps your clothes to keep their colors.
10. When washing clothes, match the water level to the size of the load.
11. To save water and time, consider washing your face or brushing your teeth while in the shower.
12. Consider rain water harvesting when building a new house especially multifamily flats.
There may be many more ways to conserve water and you may have your own ways of saving it. Ultimately, the idea is to use water economically so that the amount of water we spend in a year can easily be used for two or more years.
Note: We are a group of friends who are concerned about water conservation just as you are. We would like to build awareness about it through like minded people. If you wish to volunteer in this cause please drop a mail of your interst at protectwater@rediffmail.com. As part of our initiative we wish to conduct a seminar on the role of civil society in water conservation. We will share more details about this seminar in coming weeks.
