Water sustains
life. Plants need to create their own food and stay alive. Humans and animals,
whose bodies are mostly made of water, need it to hydrate and stay alive.But by
2050, it’s estimated that two-thirds of the world’s population will be living
in places with little to no water.
As early as now,
already 21 out of the 37 aquifers are drying out at an alarming rate. It’s a countdownto
the 2050 prediction for all living creatures on earth.
Climate change,
global warming, overpopulation, industries, and households are among the main
culprits why the earth is fast drying out. While efforts are being made to
reverse or slow down the process, they’re not enough unless everyone cooperates
and practices water conservation and environmental responsibility.
On an individual
scale, there are many things people can do to save water. Home is usually the
best place to startand make a change. The first step is
to evaluate how you and the entire household uses water and determine what you
can do to avoid wastage.
The next step is
to assess the fixtures and appliances in your home to determine how they can be
made water efficient.
In many
households, standard showers and old toilets are the usual culprits behind
water wastage. If you want to make a change, start with switching to a low-flow
shower and high-efficiency
toilet, both of which use significantly less water.
Your shower and toilet are hardly the only biggest water wasters in your home. Take a look at this infographic on water conservation to determine other appliances and areas in your home you can work to save precious H2O.
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