How to Save Water During Dry Season or Drought

In these hard times it is clever to give our share in conserving precious water by doing the tips or pointer shared by government-owned water companies. Bear in mind that when we save water we are also saving precious bucks or money.

Here are some essential tips to aid you to save on your water consumption:

1. Make sure that all taps or faucets are tightly closed. A running tap can waste 200 liter of water in just five minutes. See to it that you check for leaks often and seek an expert plumber in fixing them when a there is need for it. Utilize the rinse water from washing clothes or dishes for flushing the toilet, cleaning cars or other vehicles and garage or washing rags.
2. While washing car, avoid employing hose. Utilize pail and a cotton rag instead. This will allow you to water and car rag is friendly to your car’s paint.
3. Refrain from unnecessary flushing when using the toilet in the bathroom. While bathing, try to utilize a pail and a dipper instead of the shower, turn it off while you are soaping your body or shampooing your hair. You must use the shower minimally while you are rinsing. When employing the bathtub you may just have it half-filled. Turn off the tap when you are shaving or brushing. A glass of water is good enough for gargling. A short burst of water from the tap is also good enough to rinse off your toothbrush or razor. These practical tips alone may help you save around 80% of water when compared to your normal water usage.
4. Water your plants, lawn or garden early in the morning, late in the afternoon or any cool part of the day. Refrain from watering plants if is windy or it is at high noon. Don’t use water sprinkler during the time while it is very hot. Don’t water too often. Grass just needs small quantity of water. Refrain from over watering your lawn; bear in mind that the soil cannot absorb excess water.
5. Soak the greasy plates in hot water, then, wash slightly the greasy utensils first before the greasiest. Refrain from using running water from the tap to soak, soap and rinse your dishes or to clean fruits, vegetables, fish and meat. You may use a basin or just half fill the sink. Turn on the tap only when rinsing. Avoid thawing frozen foods under running tap. Bring out frozen food to thaw even before cooking. Use only the right amount of water when you are cooking.
6. While in the laundry. Soak the dirtiest clothes to remove dirt easily. You may use a basin with right amount of water. Refrain from overflowing water in your basin when using a washing machine. Wash with a full load every other day as much as possible. Use only a right quantity of detergent so that you will rely on less water when you rinsing.

I hope these valuable tips, pointers or cues will help you save water.