Ways to Save Water
By Ms Trad
Australia does not get much rain so it is very important to help save water.
Do you leave the tap running when you clean your teeth?
It is better to turn off the tap.
Rinse your mouth with a cup of water instead because a running tap wastes a lot of water.
On hot days we all like to drink lots of water.
It is good to keep jugs and bottles of water in the fridge.
This is a faster way to get cool water than by running the tap.
It also saves water from going down the drain.
When it’s time to clean the car don’t use a hose.
Use a bucket of soapy water first. Then use the hose to rinse.
Did you know that some people stay a long time in the shower?
This uses a lot of water. It is better to take quick showers.
A quick shower means a short shower.
A quick shower also uses less water than filling the bath.
When watering the garden it is best to do it in the morning and in the evening.
This is when it is cool. Otherwise the sun will evaporate the water.
A washing machine and dishwasher both use lots of water.
So it is best to fill them before you use them.
Only run them when they full. This will save lots of water.
If you wash the dishes by hand this uses less water than the dishwasher.
It is best to put the plug in first. Then fill the sink with water.
This saves water from going down the drain.
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