When a child is born, the only edible thing allowed to the child after his mother’s milk, is water. 72% of the human body is made up of water. Industries require water and so does farming activities. Schools, households, hospitals and every such institutions require water for its functions. These facts talk for themselves as they highlight the importance of water. Water conservation has therefore become an essential practice in all regions, even in areas where water seems abundant. In addition to saving money on your utility bill, water conservation helps prevent water pollution in nearby lakes, rivers and local watersheds. So what is it that we can do during Lent to conserve water?
1. Check faucets, taps and toilets for leaks. Its beneficial to invest in water meters to check for internal water leaks.
2. Take shorter and monitored showers. Turn on the water tap only when required while brushing your teeth.
3. When washing utensils, do not leave the water tap running for rinsing. Instead apply soap to all utensils and in one go wash the utensils together.
4. Don’t let the faucet run while you clean vegetables. Just rinse them in a stoppered sink or a pan of clean water.
5. Don’t run the hose while washing your car. Clean the car using a pail of soapy water and refill it as and when required.
Water conservation comes naturally when everyone in the family is aware of its importance, and parents take the time to teach children some of the simple water-saving methods around the home which can make a big difference. Let not the world be torn apart yet again by a war. Let not water be a cause for our destruction. Save water. Conserve water. Conserve life.
Inputs from Ancy Albert
