Question

State the ways to reduce water consumption at home.

Answer 1

Several ways to reduce water consumption at home:

• Keep the tap closed when not in use.
• Check for openings or leaks in water distribution pipes.
• Make sure to use collected rainwater for gardening or washing purpose.
• Always have a measure of how many buckets of water are wasted in a day and try to reduce.
• Do not run more water than necessary while washing and cleaning clothes, utensils, etc.
• Do not prolong your bathing. Go for a quick shower rather than wasting buckets of water
• Rainwater harvesting is one of the best methods used for conserving water. There are different methods used to preserve rainwater instead of getting it wasted.