Embracing the Good News for
Planet Earth
Water
Conservation
Did you know that a family of
four in the US uses on average 400 gallons of water every day, and 70% of that
water is used indoors with the toilet being a large culprit? By being smarter about water use,
we can not only save water, energy, and money, but we can also help our streams
and lakes, rivers and oceans. When we
use water more efficiently, we leave more water in the rivers which can help
support fish, wildlife, and recreation.
United Nations World Water Day is
March 22nd – a good
reason to focus on water management this month.
Sadly this day is not officially recognized here in our country, but
around the world, events are organized to help increase people’s awareness of
water’s importance to the environment, agriculture, health, and trade.
Saving water at home does not require any significant
cost outlay. Although there are
water-saving appliances and water conservation systems such as rain barrels,
drip irrigation and on-demand water heaters, which are more expensive than
conventional water heaters, most water saving methods can be achieved at little
cost. Some easy steps for water
reduction include:
v Fix dripping faucets
and running toilets. A leaky faucet that drips at a rate of one drop per
second can waste up to 2,700 gallons a year.
v Plant drought-resistant lawns, shrubs and plants and put a layer
of mulch around trees and plants.
v Save water and money by
choosing efficient showerheads, dishwashers, and other appliances.
Look for the WaterSense label and
you may even qualify for a tax break!
v Watch the Home Water
Challenge video or use the Home Water Audit Calculator at http://wateruseitwisely.com/kids/ to see where you can
save water.
v Reward kids for the
water-saving tips they follow. Make it a challenge among siblings or create
a chart to keep track of water savings.
We never know the worth of water ‘til the well is dry.
For more information, or questions you want answered, please contact
Kaitlyn Bradley at kaitlynwintersbradley@gmail.com
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