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Water conservation is the most cost-effective and environmentally sound way to reduce our demand for water. It is the preservation, control and development of water resources, both surface and groundwater, and prevention of pollution.

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Fresh, clean water is a limited resource. While most of the planet is covered in water, it is salt water that can only be consumed by humans and other species after undergoing desalination, which is an expensive process. Occurrences such as droughts further limit access to clean and fresh water, meaning people need to take steps to reduce water use and save as much water as possible. In some areas of the world, access to water is limited due to contamination. People who have access to fresh water can take steps to limit their use of water to avoid waste.

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For Every Room in the House With Plumbing

Repair leaky faucets, indoors and out.

Consider replacing old equipment (like toilets, dishwahers and laundry machines).

In the Kitchen

When cooking, peel and clean vegetables in a large bowl of water instead of under running water.

Fill your sink or basin when washing and rinsing dishes.

Only run the dishwasher when it's full.

When buying a dishwasher, select one with a "light-wash" option.

Only use the garbage disposal when necessary (composting is a great alternative).

Install faucet aerators.

In the Bathroom

Take short showers instead of baths.

Turn off the water to brush teeth, shave and soap up in the shower. Fill the sink to shave.

Repair leaky toilets. Add 12 drops of food coloring into the tank, and if color appears in the bowl one hour later, your toilet is leaking.

Install a toilet dam, faucet aerators and low-flow showerheads.

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People should do their best to conserve water for three reasons. The less water used or wasted by people, the less clean water will become contaminated. In some cases, using excess amounts of water puts strain on septic and sewage systems, leading to contamination of groundwater, as untreated, dirty water seeps from the sewage system into the ground.

Water conservation reduces energy use and can even save households money. Most families pay to use water in their cities. The less water a household uses, the less they have to pay. Appliances that use water, such as washing machines and dishwashers, also use a considerable amount of energy.

Conserving water now allows cities to plan for more efficient use of the water resources in the future. If most of an area's clean water is wasted, there will not be water for future generations to use, meaning the city will need to come up with new ways to produce clean, fresh water, which will ultimately be at the taxpayers' expense.

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Make attractive posters like I have made here and spread awareness.

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Make attractive posters like I have made here and spread awareness.