MONTH 6-CONSERVE WATER AT HOME
Small Changes for a Big Impact
Water is one of our most precious resources, yet the average household uses over 300 gallons of water per day! This month, let’s focus on ways to conserve water at home. Small adjustments to daily routines and adopting water-saving tools can significantly reduce your water footprint and lower your utility bills—all while helping the planet.
Why Conserve Water?
Water conservation is crucial for protecting our ecosystems and ensuring future generations have access to clean, safe water. Here’s why it matters:
Save Resources: Less water usage means less energy required for treatment and distribution.
Protect Wildlife: Conserving water preserves wetlands and aquatic habitats that support diverse ecosystems.
Combat Drought: Reducing water waste helps sustain supplies during periods of drought or scarcity.
Lower Costs: Using less water can save money on your utility bills.
MONTHLY GOAL: INSTALL INEXPENSIVE FAUCET AERATORS AND WATER-SAVING SHOWERHEADS, AND PRACTICE TURNING OFF THE TAP WHILE BRUSHING TEETH OR SHAVING. THESE SIMPLE CHANGES CAN SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE WATER USAGE.
FREE ALTERNATIVE: TAKE SHORTER SHOWERS AND COLLECT COLD WATER IN A BUCKET WHILE WAITING FOR IT TO WARM UP. USE THIS COLLECTED WATER FOR PLANTS OR CLEANING.
DAILY ACTION: Time your showers and challenge yourself to reduce shower time by a minute. Track daily water savings by noting any changes in routine, like turning off the tap while brushing teeth.
Other Daily Action Ideas
Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth to save up to 8 gallons of water per day.
Take a 5-minute shower and challenge your family to do the same.
Start a log to track your household’s water usage and set reduction goals.
Reuse water when possible, like collecting water used to rinse produce for watering plants.
Share a water-saving tip on social media to inspire others.
WHY DOES IT MATTER: the average person uses 17 gallons of water per shower. Reducing shower time by just one minute can save 1,700 gallons of water per person per year.
IT CAN SAVE YOU MONEY: Reducing shower time and practicing water-saving habits can save up to $5-10 per month on water bills, depending on the region and household water usage.
IF YOU WANT TO INVOLVE YOUR KIDS: Encourage kids to track their water usage by timing their showers or turning off the tap while brushing their teeth. They can keep a chart and earn rewards for conserving water.
BE A CHANGE MAKER: Suggest a week-long water conservation challenge, like turning off the tap while brushing teeth or collecting rainwater for plants. Share the collective impact these actions have.
