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How to save water at Home

Saving water is great for the environment. In other words, using water more efficiently has both economic and environmental benefits.Saving water is a good deed, because it’s an essential resource, we all need. We all must do our part to conserve water. When it comes to save water, a small change can have a big impact.There are many ways to conserve water, and they all start with us.


 In the kitchen:

  • When it comes to save water in the kitchen, one of the best way is to install aerators.
  • They reduce the water flow and stop you using so much water.
  • Instead of using running water, use a pan of water to wash or peel vegetables or fruits.
  • Don’t let the faucet run while you thaw meat or other frozen foods.
  • This practice helps you to save water in kitchen.
  • When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the water run and for maximum water efficiency only turn on your dishwasher when it’s full.
  • When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the water run and for maximum water efficiency only turn on your dishwasher when it’s full.
  • When cooking, use only the required amount of water; this helps to retain more nutrients in the food and reduces the amount of water wasted when straining.
  • Do not put water down the drain when there may be another use for it such as watering a plant or garden.
  • Turn off taps tightly and if you have a leaking tap/faucet, fix it as quickly as possible because it will soon waste gallons of water.
  • Clean up a spill while it’s still wet. It is water efficient because you need to use less water.
  • T Use water efficient products like tap aerators which can help to reduce water flow by 50%.
  • If you have decided to remodel your kitchen, use water-conserving kitchen products and technologies to save water.
  • Encourage your children to empty their water bottles onto your garden or pot plants instead of down the sink.

In the Bathroom:

  • The easy way to save water in your bathroom is to install a water-efficient shower head and toilet cistern.
  • Install a water efficient shower head and take shorter shower instead of a bath so that you can save 11 litres of water.
  • Avoid flushing the toilet uselessly and install a high efficient dual flush toilet to save water up to 50% on every flush.
  • Check for a leaky taps and toilet cisterns and it should be repaired immediately.
  • Install water efficient aerators on your taps to reduce water flow without affecting pressure.
  • Never flush garbage of any kind down the toilet: flush the toilet when disposing of sanitary waste.
  • While you wait for hot water, collect the running water and use it to water plants.
  • Turn off the taps while brushing your teeth, washing your hands or shaving.

In the Garden:

  • Best ways to save water in garden is mulching, collecting rainwater and planting drought-resisting plants.
  • Select smaller plants instead of bigger ones with right plant container so that you can save water in your garden.
  • Group plants with similar water needs in a common area would be a wise way to save water in garden.
  • Plant native or drought tolerant grasses, ground covers, shrubs and trees in your garden.
  • Water plants and lawns only when necessary with right amount of water using watering cans which helps in minimize water wastage.
  • Mulch your garden regularly to lock in soil moisture. Because, mulching around plants is a great way to reduce water loss.
  • To save water in your yard/garden, use best water-efficient technique such as drip irrigation for your grasses, trees, shrubs and flowers to reduce evaporation.
  • Water your garden in early morning or late afternoon to reduce the water loss from evaporation.
  • Water plants with pre-used water, like water used for washing the vegetables, fruits.
  • Don’t water the lawn/garden on windy days because much of it will be lost through evaporation.
  • Don’t let the hose run and use a shut-off nozzle on your hose & use a water butt outside to collect rainwater for watering plants.
  • Don’t waste water on unhealthy or undesirable plants – instead detach or replace them.
  • Instead of washing your car in the driveway wash it over your lawn.

In the Laundry:

  • Here are some tricks to conserve/save water in the laundry
  • When shopping/replacing your washing machine, make sure to buy a water and energy efficient model to save sixteen(16) gallons per load (front loaders typically use a lot less water than top loaders).
  • When using your washing machine, make sure to use a full load every time but also avoid overloading.
  • Install water-efficient tapware or retrofit old tapware with aerators or flow control valves.
  • Don’t wash your clothes unless you feel they really need it and use the right amount of detergent per load.
  • If you are doing a medium-sized load of laundry, then only use a medium-sized amount of water.
  • Washing dark clothes in cold water saves water and energy, and helps your clothes retain their color.
  • Waste water from washing machine called gray water is relatively clean and safe to use for watering plants and lawns.