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The Earth has only a limited amount of freshwater available for drinking. Many people in "undeveloped" countries don't have water like that, and drink unclean water. So doesn't it seem unfair that we take long showers when other people could be using that water to drink? Also, the water isn't going to last forever. We've depleted a lot of our natural freshwater springs already. Three fourth of earth consists of water, but only 1% of it is fresh water. It is this fresh water that we need to drink, wash, irrigate farms etc. Fresh water, therefore, is very important for our survival and the sustenance of the environment. Without water, there will be no plants, no animals, no birds and no human beings. Hence saving water is important to help save the environment. 1. Check for leaks a. If your faucets drip, get them fixed, or at least put a container under the drip in the meantime and use the water. b. To check your toilets, put a few drops of food coloring (go for a strong color) in the tank, not the bowl. Wait about ten minutes without flushing. If you see the dye in the bowl, repair your toilet. 2. Turn off the water when you're not using it. a. If you're brushing your teeth, turn off the faucet between rinses. This also goes for save little sticky note on the wall in front of the sink, with the reminder, "Turn off the faucet. Don't waste water!" 3. Install low-flow toilets a. A low-flow toilet can save many gallons of water per year, both preserving the environment and lowering your water bill.

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The Earth has only a limited amount of freshwater available for drinking. Many people in "undeveloped" countries don't have water like that, and drink unclean water. So doesn't it seem unfair that we take long showers when other people could be using that water to drink? Also, the water isn't going to last forever. We've depleted a lot of our natural freshwater springs already.

Three fourth of earth consists of water, but only 1% of it is fresh water. It is this fresh water that we need to drink, wash, irrigate farms etc. Fresh water, therefore, is very important for our survival and the sustenance of the environment. Without water, there will be no plants, no animals, no birds and no human beings. Hence saving water is important to help save the environment.

1. Check for leaks

a. If your faucets drip,get them fixed, or at least put a container under the drip in the meantime and use the water.

b. To check your toilets, put a few drops of food coloring (go for a strong color) in the tank, not the bowl. Wait about ten minutes without flushing. If you see the dye in the bowl,repair your toilet.

2. Turn off the water when you're not using it.

a. If you're brushing your teeth, turn off the faucet between rinses. This also goes for save little sticky note on the wall in front of the sink, with the reminder, "Turn off the faucet. Don't waste water!"

3. Install low-flow toilets

a. A low-flow toilet can save many gallons of water per year, both preserving the environment and lowering your water bill.

b. Or put bottle of water in the tank (the back) of your current toilet. The space the bottle takes up in the bottom of the tank will permit you to use less water, but keep the toilet functioning.

c. Also try adjusting the water level lower. Many toilets have an adjustment to lower the valve float.

4. Conserve water

a. Take shorter showers or fill the bathtub only 1/4-1/3 full. Run your dishwasher only when it is completely full.Reuse water, if at all possible byboilingit. If youwash your own car, park it on your lawn and use buckets and sponges. Use the hose to rinse. Use pool covers to reduce evaporation and keep leaves out. Install low flow faucets or aerators.

Bumi hanya memiliki jumlah terbatas air tawar yang tersedia untuk minum . Banyak orang di negara-negara "berkembang " tidak memiliki air seperti itu , dan minum air yang tidak bersih . Jadi tidak tampak tidak adil bahwa kita mengambil mandi panjang ketika orang lain bisa menggunakan air itu untuk minum ? Selain itu, air tidak akan bertahan selamanya . Kami sudah habis banyak mata air tawar alam kita sudah .

Tiga seperempat dari bumi terdiri dari air , tetapi hanya 1 % dari itu adalah air tawar . Ini adalah air tawar ini yang kita butuhkan untuk minum , mencuci , mengairi pertanian dll air segar , oleh karena itu, sangat penting bagi kelangsungan hidup kita dan kelangsungan lingkungan . Tanpa air , tidak akan ada tanaman , tidak ada hewan , tidak ada burung dan tidak ada manusia . Oleh karena itu menghemat air penting untuk membantu menyelamatkan lingkungan .

1. Periksa kebocoran

Jika Anda menetes kran , membuat mereka tetap , atau setidaknya menempatkan wadah di bawah tetesan sementara dan menggunakan air.

Untuk memeriksa toilet Anda, masukkan beberapa tetes pewarna makanan ( pergi untuk warna yang kuat ) di dalam tangki , bukan mangkuk . Tunggu sekitar sepuluh menit tanpa pembilasan . Jika Anda melihat pewarna dalam mangkuk , memperbaiki toilet Anda.

2. Matikan air ketika Anda tidak menggunakannya.

Jika Anda menyikat gigi , matikan keran antara bilasan . Ini juga berlaku untuk menyimpan sedikit catatan lengket di dinding di depan wastafel , dengan mengingatkan , " Matikan keran . Jangan buang air ! "

3. Instal aliran rendah toilet

Sebuah toilet aliran rendah dapat menyimpan banyak galon air per tahun , baik melestarikan lingkungan dan menurunkan tagihan air Anda .

Atau menempatkan botol air dalam tangki ( bagian belakang ) toilet Anda saat ini. Ruang botol mengambil di dasar tangki akan memungkinkan Anda untuk menggunakan lebih sedikit air , tapi tetap fungsi toilet.

Juga mencoba menyesuaikan tingkat air yang lebih rendah . Banyak toilet memiliki penyesuaian untuk menurunkan float valve.

4. menghemat air

Mengambil mandi pendek atau mengisi bak mandi hanya 1/4-1/3 penuh. Jalankan mesin cuci piring Anda hanya jika benar-benar penuh . Reuse air , jika mungkin dengan perebusan . Jika Anda mencuci mobil sendiri , parkir di rumput dan penggunaan ember dan spons . Gunakan selang untuk bilas . Gunakan renang meliputi untuk mengurangi penguapan dan menjaga daun keluar . Menginstal kran aliran rendah atau aerator .