How to Save Water in South Africa
What is water?
Water is a chemical compound composed of 2 molecules of hydrogen and 1 molecules of oxygen. It exist in three forms namely liquid, solid and gas.
What are the reasons why water is important to your health?
1. Water boots energy by delivers important nutrients to all cells in the body.
2. Water aids weight loss.
3. Water aids in digestion and prevents constipation
4. Water detoxifies the body by flashing out toxins through our system faster
5. Water hydrates skin and help control wrinkles
6. Water allows physical activity of the body as 70% of our muscles are made up of water
Why You Should Save Water?
South Africa ranks as the 39th ‘driest’ country in the world. 71% of earth is covered with water but only 1% of it is safe to drink and 88 % of families in South Africa have access to water. Water is an essential resource for the existence of all form of life, especially for human beings
How can I save water in South Africa?
1. Seek alternate source of water by harvesting rain water or using grey water.
2. Fix leaks at your house.
3. Take a Shower once daily or fill up your bath basin with less water
4. Install water saving shower heads like EcoSmart showers
5. Boil water and use it to wash dishes.
6. Install a water saving toilet like WaterLoo.
7. Steam your vegetables rather than boiling them.
8. Use a pool cover to reduce evaporation if your house has a pool
9. Replace old nozzles with water saving nozzles such as Swiss Ecoline Perl 1.8 L-minute Tap Aerator Insert on the kitchen sinks
10. Adopt the use of hand sanitizer in bathrooms
11. Wash your car less often with bucket of water
How can a student save water at school?
1. Accumulate excess water from school water fountain using empty water bottles.
2. Turn off water taps when not in use
3. Notify school authority of leaks from taps and toilet cistern.
4. Buy refillable water bottle and fill it with tap water
5. Inform the principal to install low flow faucets and aerators
6. Organize a campaign to raise awareness of the need to save water
7. Talk to your principal about fixing rainwater tanks.
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How can I save water in my business or organization?
1. Cut back on drinking coffee
2. Use a pool cover if the organization has a pool
3. Use hand sanitizer in washrooms
4. Keep records of water usage by your organization
5. Fit aerators to the current taps.
What are the ways to reduce water pollution?
1. Proper disposal of toxic substances.
2. Use detergent and dish cleaner that does not contain phosphate.
3. Consume more organic foods
4. Fix oil and other fluid leaks from your automobile.
5. Plant trees to reduce erosion
How can I save water used in my Garden?
Plant succulents and water-wise plants like agapanthus in your garden.
