With reservoirs in the state collectively holding 44% water, the state government has asked all divisional commissioners to reserve water for drinking purpose and restrict its usage for non-drinking purpose. There is an urgent need to use water wisely. Using water wisely means conserving it when you can, and not wasting it.
Water is essential to life on earth. We need water to grow food, keep clean, provide power, control fire, and last but not least, we need it to stay alive! We use up our planet’s fresh water faster than it can naturally be replenished. We must all make changes in our lifestyles that will change the course of our water and its quality. It is not a job that is just for the technician, soil scientist, hydrologist but it’s a job for the everyday person who just likes to have access to the life sustaining resource of water.
Our water supply is finite, which means that we do not have an endless supply. We only have the water that we have now. 97% of all the water on the earth is salt water which is not suitable for drinking. Only 3% of all the water is fresh water, and only 1% is available for drinking water. The other 2% is locked in ice caps and glaciers.
We must save water today so that it will be available to us in the future. We need to think of future generations, people who will not have a sufficient supply of water unless we become more concerned with how we use our water today. There are many things that we can do to help preserve water.
• Collect the water you use for rinsing fruits and vegetables, then reuse it to water houseplants.
• Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you’ll save up to 150 gallons per month.
• Collect water from your roof to water your garden.
• Avoid recreational water toys that require a constant flow of water.
• Use a commercial car wash that recycles water
• Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving.
When you use water wisely, you help environment, save energy and save money.
