Exporting water is prohibitively expensive. Diverting water is subject to international negotiation. Developed countries can save water by following this practical tips.
We've seen that some countries have more water resources than others. Water, sometimes referred to as blue gold, is a scarce resource that is continues to experience increased demand.
That makes water a great investment, particularly in fast-growing countries like China where the quality of water is poor.
To save water in countries with more developed delivery systems, here are 10 great tips from wateruseitwisely.com.
- When washing dishes by hand, don't let the water run while rinsing. Fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water.
- Run your washing machine and dishwasher only when they are full and you could save 1000 gallons a month.
- Keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap for cold drinks, so that every drop goes down you not the drain.
- Drop that tissue in the trash instead of flushing it and save gallons every time.
- Wash your produce in the sink or a pan that is partially filled with water instead of running water from the tap.
- If your shower can fill a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, then replace it with a water-efficient showerhead.
- Cut back on rinsing if your dishwasher is new. Newer models clean more thoroughly than older ones.
- Insulate hot water pipes so you don't have to run as much water to get hot water to the faucet.
- Time your shower to keep it under 5 minutes. You'll save up to 1000 gallons a month.
- Install low-volume, water-efficient toilets and other appliances.
