Need to be preserved and reused

Water is the elixir of life! It is important that we spend at least five minutes every day on saving this precious gift. We have to ensure that we recycle used water to the maximum, and minimise the use of fresh water in order to conserve it. The steps are simple. Water out of all sinks, washbasins, toilets and bathtubs are to be recycled for gardening. All the buildings have this facility as a rule. We as individuals should ensure that we minimise the usage of running water by using it judiciously while brushing, shaving and bathing. Children should be taught to ensure that the optimum speed of water is maintained for purposes such as washing and bathing. They should be taught to alert their elders in case of leaky faucets and joints. They should also understand the fine line between hygiene and conservation of water. Washing machines and dish washers consume a lot of water, but have become absolutely necessary in modern life. We have to make sure that they are loaded to the maximum possible extent before operating them. We have to curb the tendency of washing clothes on a regular basis as we do not want to see dirty clothes piling up. Using the carwash stations is much better than manually washing your cars as the stations recycle the grey water. Manual washing at home should be done only if you have a proper shutoff valve in the water hose. High efficiency toilets should replace the old models and children should be encouraged to track the water bill by looking at the consumption and the amount paid every month. This will help them understand the need and significance of conserving water.

From Mr Murugesh S.S. Sivam

UAE