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Why is Reducing Our Water Usage So Important?
Most of us probably take our water usage for granted. After all, it is so easy to leave the tap running casually in the background while we carry on with our tasks, or to not pay much attention to a dripping tap, even though a dripping a tap can waste a lot of water in a year. It is the little details that count and why now people should start taking steps to avoid wasting water. Although England is known for it's rainy climate, most people are unaware of the fact that certain parts of England are experiencing water shortages. The idea is not to stop our enjoyment of water, but to simply take some steps to avoid wasting water.
It has been reported that the average person uses 150 litres of water everyday. Much of this is used up in washing, toilet flushing, but also cooking, drinking and watering the garden. According to some statistics we are using 50% more water than 25 years ago thanks to the increased use in domestic appliances around the house. It is important to consider the fact that if we do not take steps now to reduce our water wastage, we will suffer long term consequences.
Steps you can take to save water on a regular basis
Turn the tap off when brushing your teeth - Many people are often guilty of leaving the tap running while they are brushing their teeth. You should note that if you do this you are wasting 6 litres of water per minute. You can avoid this wastage by turning the tap off whilst brushing and rinsing at the end with a mug of water
Flushing the loo - You should be aware that flushing the toilet accounts for about a third of household water usage. Therefore it would help if you can avoid using it to flush other unnecessary items such as face wipes or other items that you can throw away in a rubbish bin. It has been reported that if people stopped flushing down items that can be easily thrown away in a rubbish bin, we would save about 27 millions litres of water a week
Have a shower instead of a bath - You will save more water if you shower instead of having a bath. This is due to the fact that a bath uses around 80 litres of water in comparison to showers which use around 30 litres of water. However, you should note that power showers use up much more water
Saving water in the garden - You can save water in the garden by using a watering can rather than a hose. Another point to note is that rain water is better for plants than tap water. Therefore you should strongly consider buying a water butt to collect the rain water for the garden
Buying water-efficient appliances - Most of the domestic appliances nowadays have taken into account the importance of energy saving. Therefore if you are about to invest in a new appliance for the home, such as a dishwasher or a washing machine, you should look for one with a energy label. It would be advisable for you to look for a washing machine that uses less than 50 litres per wash. Also, doing a full-load rather than a half-load when using the washing machine or dishwasher will save on energy
About the Author Tal Potishman, editor of Heating Central, writes articles on central heating, boiler, Guildford boiler, underfloor heating and solar thermal. He specializes in helping save money by advising on efficient heating.
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