how can an average individual help conserve water and prevent wastage in his own way?how would you?

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any kind of measures welcome,not only at individual level.

Answer 1

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Never put water down the drain when there may be another use for it such as watering a plant or garden, or cleaning.
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Verify that your home is leak-free, because many homes have hidden water leaks. Read your water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter does not read exactly the same, there is a leak.
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Repair dripping faucets by replacing washers. If your faucet is dripping at the rate of one drop per second, you can expect to waste 2,700 gallons per year which will add to the cost of water and sewer utilities, or strain your septic system.
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Check for toilet tank leaks by adding food coloring to the tank. If the toilet is leaking, color will appear within 30 minutes. Check the toilet for worn out, corroded or bent parts. Most replacement parts are inexpensive, readily available and easily installed. (Flush as soon as test is done, since food coloring may stain tank.)
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Avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily. Dispose of tissues, insects and other such waste in the trash rather than the toilet.
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Take shorter showers. Replace you showerhead with an ultra-low-flow version. Some units are available that allow you to cut off the flow without adjusting the water temperature knobs.
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Use the minimum amount of water needed for a bath by closing the drain first and filling the tub only 1/3 full. Stopper tub before turning water. The initial burst of cold water can be warmed by adding hot water later.
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Don't let water run while shaving or washing your face. Brush your teeth first while waiting for water to get hot, then wash or shave after filling the basin.
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Retrofit all wasteful household faucets by installing aerators with flow restrictors.
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Operate automatic dishwashers and clothes washers only when they are fully loaded or properly set the water level for the size of load you are using.

Answer 2

I think those lists of answers are amazing... I just have one other suggestion which stems from me surfing the web last night... I was seeing how I could get a grant from my federal government to make my house more environmentally friendly, I found that some cities in Canada will exchange your old toilet for a water-conserving toilet FOR FREE! So i suggest checking to see if your local/provincial (or state)/federal government will help you fund some environmentally friendly changes to your house. There are also plenty of sites that suggest ways to incorporate energy/water saving changes to your life (which I have included below)

Oh, another thing the Canadian government will do - if you ride the bus, keep your bus passes throughout the year and you can get a federal tax deduction! maybe other governments have similar programs!

Answer 3

Ideally drip hoses would be the way to go. But, since you imply you may be using a watering can, bucket or some such thing, water in the evening so that less water has a chance to evaporate and pour the water close to the plants' roots. If you wash dishes by hand, that water can be used in the garden. Collect rain water. But, be sure to use it before mosquito larvae have a chance to develope.

Answer 4

I never use the dishwasher anymore, it takes too long, it's loud and it uses ALOT of water. So I just clean the dishes right after dinner by scrubing the dishes with a soapy sponge and THEN use the water to rinse. And I stuff the clothes washer to full rather than clean a little bit at a time. The cost of my water bill went down this month! :)

Answer 5

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Answer 6

1. Put a brick in brick in your toilet tank or replace it with a low flow toilet.

2. Install a flow restrictor in your shower head and sink faucets. Your water company will or local water board should give them to you for free.

3.Build a rainwater cistern and use the water for clothes washing and/or filter it and drink and cook with it.

4. Install a home waste water filtration and recycling system.

Answer 7

I made and installed rain barrels beneath my downspouts. they work great. I use the water for my lawn and garden.

I wish homes were equipped with ways to recycle gray water from washing clothes and dishes, etc.

Answer 8

conservation of water in individual level

Answer 9

An average loo flushes 4L each time!!

So if its yellow let it mellow, if its brown flush it down!!

:)

Answer 10

Just do it.