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How can we reduce, reuse and recycle water?


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Conservation of water:-

  • The practice of efficiently using water by reducing unnecessary wastage of the same, is called conservation of water.
  • The conservation of water is very important as there is a limited source of freshwater which is very beneficial to all human beings. for a healthy and active life
  • This availability of freshwater for use is unevenly distributed.
  • Human activities pollute the water sources thus threatening the survival of living beings.
  • Therefore, water conservation focuses on the concept of saving water and saving life.

Water should be reduced:-

  • Closing the tap while brushing teeth saves necessary wastage of water.
  • Storing the water from leaking taps or changing the taps will help in saving water.
  • Bathing, washing clothes, washing dishes, etc, in such activities, water should not be wasted.

Water should be reused:-

  • For washing floors, use the water that is filtered out by ROs
  • For watering plants, use the water that is being used for washing fruits and vegetables.

Water should be recycled:-

  • Dirty water can be purified by filtration or various other methods should be done.

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