Delta’s Tips on How to Conserve Water… For
Children:
Did you know that the average American uses
90 gallons of water per day, as opposed to the average European who uses only 53
gallons per day? Or that only 1% of the Earth’s water is considered clean enough
for drinking? Here are some helpful tips to not only help conserve water, but to
also keep our waters pure!
- While fun for playing, hoses and
water sprinklers waste large amounts of water unnecessarily. Instead,
take a dip in your community pool or set a time limit for how long you
run through the sprinkler.
- Learn to reuse and recycle: don’t
pour water down the drain when there may be another use for it, such as
watering plants or cleaning.
- More water is used in the bathroom
than any other place in the home. To save water, turn off the faucet
when brushing teeth or washing hands and make sure the drain stopper is
up before turning the faucet on when taking a bath. Also, try to bathe
in a partially-filled tub.
- Take shorter showers. Set goals and
time yourself.
- Be aware of what goes down the
drain. Harmful chemicals in cleaning solutions can contaminate
groundwater systems, harming animals and even other people.
- Do little things such as using
biodegradable shampoos and soaps and buying rechargeable batteries
(leaking mercury from used batteries can contaminate water systems).
Look for environmentally-friendly products and ask your parents
about pesticides and fertilizers that won’t damage groundwater.
- If you spot a leak in a faucet or if
your toilet is running, tell someone. Fixing leaks can save around 20
gallons of water per day.
- Water flowers or run the sprinkler
in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid evaporation.
- Your pets count on you to provide
them with water. On hot days, even on cold ones make sure that your dog,
cat, hamster or other pets have access to fresh water daily.
