Water is very precious. We should be cautious about how we use it. We should not waste even a drop of water. Discuss among yourselves and list the activities in your house or outside, due to which water gets polluted or wasted. How can we avoid wastage of water? Think of three solutions with your group and write them in your notebook.
Activities that pollute or waste water include various daily habits both inside and outside our homes.
Leaving taps running while brushing teeth, using excessive water for washing, and throwing garbage in water bodies are common wasteful practices. Adding too much soap and chemicals to water, not fixing leaking pipes, and using clean water for activities where recycled water can be used also contribute to the problem.
Three solutions to avoid water wastage are:
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Turn off taps when not needed and fix leaks immediately.
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Reuse wastewater for watering plants and flushing toilets.
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Use buckets instead of hoses for washing vehicles and avoid using too much soap and chemicals in water.
Explanation
The chapter emphasises that water is precious and we should not waste even a drop. It mentions that we should not add too much soap and chemicals to water and should strive to reduce water use and reuse water whenever possible. The chapter also discusses offering clean drinking water to others and keeping birdbaths for animals.
Solution Steps
Turn off taps when not needed and fix leaks immediately
Reuse wastewater for watering plants and flushing toilets
Use buckets instead of hoses for washing vehicles and avoid using too much soap and chemicals in water