drought
Since 2011, there has been a drastic change in California’s need for water conservation. The reason for this drought is we the people are causing the climate to change. From driving our cars and releasing carbon dioxide into the atmospheres causes the weather to function differently. It isn’t just the weather that is causing the drought, it is how much we use of water. 80% of the water is being used for agricultural and 20% is being used by us. Although the percentage is low, the more we waste, the less water we will have for the future. There are plenty of tips online on how to save water, but there are some that caught my eye.
During the summer, we tend to water our lawns and plants and sometimes we water the plants or grass when it’s hot. So, a way to conserve water when gardening or watering is to water plants in the evening. The sun absorbs the water, leaving the plants or grass to not receive anything. Use sprinklers that are closer to the ground, so the water droplets don’t evaporate when being dropped onto the grass. Checking for leaks around the house or business will not only help to save water but the monthly water bill won’t be high! Fixing leaks easily be fixed. Just ask a handyman or friend who knows how to fix leakages. If there is a leakage somewhere in the home, put a bucket underneath to catch any water being leaked. Then use it for anything that needs water.
If you have a fish tank, save the old water for the lawn or plants. Yes, of course the water is going to be stinky but at least the lawn will be watered and now worries on turning on the water hose. By doing this method there isn’t a need to be worried about wasting ten gallons of water just to clean out a fish tank. This idea also goes to giving your pets water, instead of tossing the water on the cement or the drain give it to the plants! When taking a shower remember to turn off the water when washing your hair or body. This method is proven to show that when you take a
During the summer, we tend to water our lawns and plants and sometimes we water the plants or grass when it’s hot. So, a way to conserve water when gardening or watering is to water plants in the evening. The sun absorbs the water, leaving the plants or grass to not receive anything. Use sprinklers that are closer to the ground, so the water droplets don’t evaporate when being dropped onto the grass. Checking for leaks around the house or business will not only help to save water but the monthly water bill won’t be high! Fixing leaks easily be fixed. Just ask a handyman or friend who knows how to fix leakages. If there is a leakage somewhere in the home, put a bucket underneath to catch any water being leaked. Then use it for anything that needs water.
If you have a fish tank, save the old water for the lawn or plants. Yes, of course the water is going to be stinky but at least the lawn will be watered and now worries on turning on the water hose. By doing this method there isn’t a need to be worried about wasting ten gallons of water just to clean out a fish tank. This idea also goes to giving your pets water, instead of tossing the water on the cement or the drain give it to the plants! When taking a shower remember to turn off the water when washing your hair or body. This method is proven to show that when you take a