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Judicious use of running water

An overview

Water is indeed a precious commodity and almost every one of us is aware of this fact. Still enough efforts are not being taken at family levels or at homes for the proper and judicious use of water. According to a recent survey, in America almost 75 % of the total water supplied to a home in a year is being used for shower bath tub and bathroom sinks. It is matter of fact that although more than 80 % of our planet is covered in water, the fresh water sources only constitutes up to 3 % of the total. More over the major problem with fresh water is that it cannot be produced and we have to wholly rely upon nature for it. Hence water conservation is a matter of great concern and importance for all of us.

Methods to avoid running water wastage:
Many a times it has been observed at home water is wasted unnecessarily. However if we become a little more conscious then we may be able to save one of the precious commodities that are available to us. For example keeping a container of water in the fridge in order not to run the water down the sink until it's cool enough to drink or by putting the plug in the sink when washing hands instead of holding them under running water can save a considerable amount. Other than this washing fruit and vegetables in a half-filled sink instead of under running water is another great way to cut back on water wastage. There are also other significant ways of saving water like rinsing dishes in a plugged sink rather than under a running tap saves water and is just as easy and effective. Also the use of a minimum amount of dishwashing liquid when washing dishes by hand reduces the amount of rinsing required. To rinse a shaving razor, a little water should be run into a plugged sink as rinsing the razor under a running tap wastes lots of water. There is an absolute no need to leave the tap running while you brush your teeth. On the contrary one can simply wet the toothbrush before the brushing and use a glass of water to rinse mouth. Also one should not use running water to thaw meat or other frozen foods but can defrost the same food overnight in the refrigerator or by using the defrost setting on your microwave.

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