Right now saving energy and reducing one’s carbon footprint is en vogue. UK residents are racing each other to the “green” finish line as they work to prove that they are saving more energy than their neighbours and friends. People trade energy saving tips the way they used to trade recipe, cleaning or shopping tips.
So much focus is placed upon living the greenest life possible that most are surprised to learn that the waste levels for water are at an all time high. It appears that even the most energy efficient and carbon conscious United Kingdom citizens have yet to understand that saving water is just as important as saving power.
Would it surprise you to find out that the fresh water resources in the UK are expected to disappear in the next few decades? The wet climates that UK residents take for granted makes this seem impossible, but water experts insist that the fresh water resources are disappearing at a much higher rate than they previously thought. Sadly, the United Kingdom’s fresh water resources are fewer and farther between than those in Syria and in the Sudan. Those are parts of the world that are known for their lack of water and dusty climates.
What is even more amazing is that fresh water is so scarce when it water is relatively easy to conserve. Some of the easiest ways to conserve fresh water are to simply turn off the water faucet when it is not in use. Instead of letting the water run during an entire dental hygiene routine, only turn it on when the toothbrush needs to be rinsed, or when the water cup needs to be filled. When doing dishes, use the water saver function on the dishwasher.
Showers don’t need to be long”even five minute showers use an incredible amount of water. Only wash dishes or do laundry when you still have a full load. Vegetables can be rinsed off in a pan of water instead of being run under a running faucet. Water can be kept in a pitcher in the refrigerator instead of letting it run to reach the desired cold temperature. A lawn doesn’t need to have sprinklers watering it all day.
The amount of water a person uses in a day can be reduced by leaps and bounds and it should be. Water is essential to the survival of all living creatures. Fresh water is a resource that should not be taken for granted. It is just as easy to conserve water as it is to conserve energy and reduce your carbon footprint. Remember, it is just as important to save water as it is to save power!
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