Ways people use water at home!Water is needed in everyone life 1. to survive ans 2. to do everyday jobs and here is what water is needed for in everyday reality. we need it for washing, cleaning dishes, food (to grow plants and food),to drink, for us to stay alive for instance growing trees for us to breathe, to stay cool in hot weather, the toilet, the kettle so in cold weather we can have hot drinks, for cooking our food and to feed animals. Average amount of water wasted ITEM HOW LONG LITERS ____________________________________________________________________________ Bath 15 mins 90 (30 Per 5 mins) ____________________________________________________________________________ Dripping tap All day 12 _____________________________________________________________________________ Flushing a toilet -------- 9 _____________________________________________________________________________ Washing dishes -------- 15 _____________________________________________________________________________ Washing a car -------- 10 (per bucket) _____________________________________________________________________________ Shower 15 mins 90 (30 per 5 mins) _____________________________________________________________________________ Cleaning your teeth while the water is 3 mins 6 running _____________________________________________________________________________ |
Water saving tips |
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10 water saving tips: |
1. Have a certain limit for the shower
2. Turn off the tap whilst brushing your teeth 3. Turn off the tap whilst washing your hands 4. Go to the car wash to wash your car in stead of wasting your water 5. Don't use the dishwasher/ washing machine until they are full with dirty dished or clothes 6. Hand wash your dishes 7. Use less electricity (power plants use water) 8. Skip having a shower from time to time 9. Don't water the gutter 10. Deep soak your lawn so u don't have to water the garden so frequently |