EVERY DROP COUNTS - WATER CONSERVATION

WATER WATER EVERYWHERE NOT A DROP TO DRINK ---- RAINWATER HARVESTING !!! In the previous post , I got various ideas to save and conserve water... one of the most appealing way was rainwater harvesting. In this post I shall try to bring out how our efforts can conserve water by using the method of "Rainwater Harvesting."  " An Inch of Rainfall on a 2000 sq.ft. Roof can make 1250 Gallons of Water" Isn't it amazing, we can fight the problem of scarcity of fresh water by this method. The harvesting of rainwater is just the collection of water from the surfaces on which rain fall, and then this water is stored for later use. It is a very easy method which can be used at our homes and tonnes of water can be conserved in the monsoon season. Lets look at the benefit by Delhi Government  for adopting rainwater harvesting: Source: Sunday Times of India dated:June5,2016 10% rebate of Delhi Jal Board Water Bills for 500 sq . m and abov...

"EARTH HAS JUST 1% FRESH WATER" "20% POPULATION OF THE WORLD DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO SAFE DRINKING WATER" In no time world shall experience an acute shortage of water. It is expected that by 2050 water scarcity shall affect 7 Billion people. So it is time to conserve water at our personal levels not only to save water but also to prevent water pollution.  Efforts of every individual counts Let us all pledge to conserve every drop of water WAYS TO CONSERVE WATER AT HOME Turn off taps while brushing teeth, scrubbing utensils and washing clothes. Fixing leaking taps can save upto 35 liters of water per day. Use energy efficient technology such as dishwashers and washing machines. Use full loads in the dishwasher and washing machine Using buckets for bath can reduce water consumption by 80% I would love to hear from all you friends about more ways to conserve water. In the next blog I shall come up with some more facts and ...