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World
Water Day
World
Water Day – March 22, 2007
March
22 is officially World Water Day. The international
observance of World Water Day is an initiative from
the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment
and Development (UNCED). In 2007, the theme is "Coping
with Water Scarcity" - most appropriate for Australia.
The theme highlights the significance of cooperation
and the importance of an integrated approach to water
resource management at both international and local
levels. You can make a difference at home just by
following these simple tips:
If
you have a leaky tap, replace the washer. A tap leaking
at the rate of one drop per second can waste around
10,000 litres of water every year.
Hot
water will reach taps much faster if the pipes that
carry it are properly insulated. This shortens the
time you have to leave the tap running before you
get hot water.
If
you have an older toilet with a large capacity, try
putting a bottle filled with water or a brick in the
cistern to reduce the amount of water spent with each
flush.
Keep
cold drinking water in the fridge. That way, you don't
leave the tap running until the water gets cool.
Using
a dishwasher can be more economical than washing by
hand - so long as you stack a full load.
High
water pressure increases flow rates from showers,
taps, leaks and drips. If you have extreme high water
pressure, a registered plumber can fit a pressure
reduction valve at your property boundary.
In
the shower, turn water on to get wet; turn off to
lather up; then turn back on to rinse off. Repeat
when washing your hair.
Consider
installing an instant water heater on your kitchen
sink so you don't have to let the water run while
it heats up. This will reduce water heating costs
for your household.
Don't
over-water your lawn. As a general rule, lawns only
need watering every five to seven days in the summer
and every 10 to 14 days in the winter.
Avoid
over fertilizing your lawn. Fertilizer applications
increase the need for water.
Plant
native and/or drought-tolerant grasses, ground covers,
shrubs and trees. Once established, they do not need
water as frequently and usually will survive a dry
period without watering.
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