Go AD-Free with CAclubindia Pro and Daily Mobile Updates. Subscribe Now!

World Water Day (Mar 22, 2009)- Save Water

CA CS CIMA Prakash Somani (Landmark Group) (23512 Points)

20 March 2009

In 2009, the focus of World Water Day on March 22 will be on transboundary waters: sharing water, sharing opportunities.

Lets celebrate it in our own way so put your ideas to Save Water/ Save Life

:) cheers :)

Reply
Follow
Share

6 Replies

Sumit Jain (CA) (4760 Points)
Replied 20 March 2009

everyone should try save as much water

even i try my best to minimize the wastage

UDAY BHAN (Financial Research Analyst) (76 Points)
Replied 20 March 2009

Hi Prakash Ji,

I am try any time save of water and electricity and advice also to another person who that wasted water and electricity so I will say that keep a positive think as me to everebody and.

Ankur Agrawal (CS, CA Final) (239 Points)
Replied 20 March 2009

mein b is ...key kafi favor mein hu sir...!!!

(Guest)

TIPS FOR SAVING WATER INSIDE THE HOME

Approximately sixty percent of total household water supply is used inside the home in three main areas: the kitchen, the bathroom and the laundry room. Follow these tips to reduce water use indoors:

Make sure all faucets are tightly turned off and not leaking: A leaking faucet could waste up to 4,000 gal/year

Replace old faucets with new water-efficient models or install aerators to reduce flow

In the Kitchen

Run dishwasher only when full
Consider water use when purchasing a new dishwasher: New water and energy efficient models use 20% less water
Defrost food in refrigerator instead of using running water: A running faucet uses about a gallon of water per minute
Use a dishpan or plug the sink when hand-washing dishes
Don’t prerinse dishes before loading into dishwasher
Keep a container of water in the refrigerator rather than waiting for cold water from faucet

In the Bathroom

Install low flow toilets or toilet dams
Test all toilets regularly for leaks: A leaking toilet could waste up 100 gal/day
Do not use the toilet as a wastebasket
Replace old showerheads: Low flow showerheads can save 3 gal/min
Take shorter showers
Turn off water when shaving or brushing teeth

In the Laundry

Run full loads of laundry instead of many small loads
Consider energy and water efficiency when purchasing new laundry machines: Newer models use 40% less water and can save up to 6000 gal/year

TIPS FOR SAVING WATER OUTSIDE THE HOME

Forty percent of total household water supply is used outside the home. Maryland’s water resources are daily sprinkled, squirted, dripped, gushed and often wasted outside the home. Follow these tips to reduce water use outdoors:

Landscape Irrigation

Install efficient irrigation systems such as drip irrigation, soil soakers, and efficient sprinkler systems
Set sprinklers for lawn and garden only, don’t water the street or sidewalk
Water the lawn only when the ground is dry and preferably no more than once a week: The amount of water used by a sprinkler in one hour is equal to the daily water needs of a family of four
Water during the coolest part of the day (preferably morning) and never water on windy days: As much as 30% of water used can be lost to evaporation by watering lawn during midday
Pull weeds to decrease competition for water
Increase mowing height to 2-3 inches and apply mulch to both reduce evaporation and prevent weed growth
Limit grass areas and use trees, shrubs, and other plants that require less water to landscape your yard: Grass turf requires 30-50% more water than shrubs and other groundcover

Other Outdoor Use

Repair or replace leaking hoses and sprinklers
Always use an automatic shut-off nozzle on hoses
Use a broom rather than a hose to clean decks, sidewalks, and other paved areas: 5 minutes of running the hose uses 25 gallons of water
Collect rainwater for reuse in the garden whenever possible
Cover pools to prevent evaporation: An average uncovered pool loses about an inch of water a week because of evaporation

courtsy :https://www.mde.state.md.us

(Guest)

BEFORE USING A SINGLE DROP OF WATER WE MUST ASSURE THAT WE SHOULD USE IT FOR THE RIGHT PURPOSE AND WE ARE NOT WASTING IT. ALSO WE WANT TO REMEMBER THAT THERE ARE ALOT OF PEOPLE IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF OUR COUNTRY ARE DREAMING PURE WATER TO DRINK.IF YOU WASTE WATER NOW WE MUST FACE ALOT OF PROBLEMS DUE TO SHORTAGE OF WATER. SO WE MUST SAVE EACH DROP OF WATER.