Tips to Save Water Use at Home So as Not to Waste During the Dry Season

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YOGYAKARTA - Indonesia is entering the dry season. It is important for the public to instill water conservation awareness given the potential for drought threats to continue to emerge. As one form of preparation, the public is urged to continue to save water. One tip for saving water use at home is to turn off the water tap that is not being used. Watch the article to get other tips.

Tips to Save Water Usage at Home

Tips for saving water at home are needed because in the household realm, awareness and savings can be done by each individual and family. Here are some tips.

Turn off the tap when not in use

One of the most common causes of water wastage is leaving the tap running when not in use. For example when brushing your teeth, washing your hands with soap, shaving, or washing dishes. Many people let the water continue to flow during the process, even though new water is needed when rinsing.

Getting used to closing the tap for a few minutes every day can save hundreds to thousands of liters of water in the long run, depending on the number of occupants of the house and their habits of use.

Use enough water especially when bathing.

Bathing is one of the household activities that consumes the most water. If you use a shower, try not to make the bathing time too long. Meanwhile, if you use a bucket, take enough water according to your needs.

In addition to saving water, taking a shower in a reasonable time also helps reduce energy consumption when using a water heater.

Store rainwater for specific needs

Rainwater can be used for various purposes that do not require drinking water, such as watering plants, cleaning yards, or washing vehicles. By providing clean and covered rainwater storage, the use of water from the distribution network can be reduced, especially during the rainy season.

In addition to helping save clean water, this method can also reduce rainwater runoff that has the potential to cause puddles.

Use a bucket instead of a hose if possible.

When washing vehicles, cleaning the terrace, or washing certain equipment, the use of hoses often makes water continue to flow without being noticed. As an alternative, use a bucket to hold water as needed. This way helps limit the amount of water used so that the risk of waste becomes smaller.

If you must use a hose, choose a nozzle that can regulate the pressure and stop the flow of water when not in use.

Reuse water that is still usable.

Several types of waste water can still be reused for certain needs. For example, waste water from washing vegetables can be used to water plants, or the first rinse water for clothes can be used to clean the floor or outdoor areas if it is still appropriate.

However, make sure that the reused water does not contain harmful chemicals that can damage plants or pollute the environment.

Those are some tips for saving water use at home. Visit VOI.id for other interesting information.