Sit in groups of three and discuss: How do we waste water in our daily lives? What can we do to stop this wastage?
Water wastage in daily life occurs through: leaving taps running while brushing teeth or washing hands, taking long showers, using running water to wash vegetables and dishes instead of using a bucket, ignoring leaking taps and pipes, using washing machines for small loads, and watering plants during peak sunlight hours when water evaporates quickly. To stop wastage, we can: use a tumbler or mug while brushing teeth, take shorter baths, fix leaking taps immediately, use buckets instead of hoses for washing cars and watering plants, collect rainwater for gardening, and turn off taps when not in use.
Explanation
The chapter provides an example: 'Using running water to brush teeth wastes a lot of water. We can use a tumbler or a mug to save water.' The listening passage also shows how Suma realized the importance of water when there was no supply, and she promised never to waste water again.