Pupilbuzz Issue 11 November 2013

A drop of water is worth more than a sack of gold to a thirsty man. Water is a privilege , a lot of us take it for granted . Water is essential for the very existence of life on the globe.The human body cannot survive for long without water. Clean fresh water is an essential but finite natural resource. Improper exploitation of this precious commodity has led to a decline in its availability. In many countries across the globe, acute water shortage has become a dangerous threat to the survival of many communities. It is important for us to understand the need for saving water and to inspire others to do so. There are number of ways to save water... and they all start with you

-V.SUDHARSAN

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Water Conservation

WATER CONSERVATION

What is water conservation?

Water = Life, Conservation = Future!

“A DROP OF WATER IS WORTH MORE THAN A SACK OF GOLD “to a thirsty man.

Even though 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, safe drinking water is scarcely available. Globally, water use has been growing at more than twice the rate of population growth. An average person requires about a gallon of drinking water per day. But he actually uses much more than that. Water is precious! But how many of us actually do their bit to save water on an everyday basis? The importance of the presence of water in our lives is probably felt the day one faces an acute shortage of water. Once the supply is restored, one conveniently forgets that we do have a role to play as far as water conservation is concerned. Making simple changes in our daily routine can help to save a lot of water such as,

· Repairing the dripping taps.

· Using water efficient flushes.

· Using waste water in flushes.

· Turning off water while Brushing teeth, Soaping and Rinsing clothes.

· Watering the lawns during early morning / late evening to avoid water evaporation.

· Using Sprinkler or drip irrigation systems.

· For Shaving use mug rather than running water.

· Using waste water of Cloth cleaning to clean the floor.

· Keeping overflow valve in the over head tanks so as not to waste water.

· By Rain Harvesting.

Remember, every drop counts and every little effort you make, will help in long run.

It is easy to think that water conservation only affects other people, not you. That is wrong, because in the long run we will die if we run out of water. By saving water today and by fighting environmental causes today, we have a good chance to secure a bright future for us and for our children on this planet.

- Tamilarasi Mam

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Tips and Facts to conserve water

WATER CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS

· Less than 2% of the Earth’s water supply is fresh water.

· Of all the earth's water, 97% is salt water found in oceans and seas.

· Only 1% of the earth's water is available for drinking water. Two percent is frozen.

· The human body is about 75% water.

· A person can survive about a month without food, but only 5 to 7 days without water.

· Every day in the United States, we drink about 110 million gallons of water.

· Landscaping accounts for about half the water Californians use at home. Showers account for another 18 percent, while toilets use about 20 percent.

· Showering and bathing are the largest indoor uses (27%) of water domestically.

· The average American uses 140-170 gallons of water per day.

· If every household in America had a faucet that dripped once each second, 928 million gallons of water a day would leak away.

· There are 7.48 gallons in a cubic foot of water. Therefore, 2000 cubic feet of water is 14,960 gallons.

· An acre foot of water is about 326,000 gallons. One-half acre foot is enough to meet the needs of a typical family for a year. There are 7.48 gallons in a cubic foot of water.