Think about a time when you wasted water. What could you have done differently?
Students should reflect on instances of water wastage such as leaving the tap running while brushing teeth, taking long showers, using more water than needed for washing dishes or clothes, or throwing away leftover drinking water.
What could have been done differently:
(1) Turn off the tap while brushing teeth to save up to 15 litres of water.
(2) Take shorter baths and use a bucket instead of a shower.
(3) Use only the required amount of water for washing.
(4) Reuse water from washing fruits and vegetables for watering plants.
(5) Fix leaking taps immediately.
(6) Store leftover drinking water for other uses instead of throwing it away.
The chapter emphasises that every drop counts and small actions can make a big difference.
Explanation
The chapter provides several tips for saving water: use water efficiently and do not waste it; turn off the tap while brushing teeth; do not waste drinking water; fix leaking taps; reuse clean water from washing fruits or vegetables for watering plants; and remind family and friends to save water. The chapter concludes by saying that every drop counts.
Solution Steps
Turn off the tap while brushing teeth to save up to 15 litres of water
Take shorter baths and use a bucket instead of a shower
Use only the required amount of water for washing
Reuse water from washing fruits and vegetables for watering plants
Fix leaking taps immediately
Store leftover drinking water for other uses instead of throwing it away
Remember that every drop counts and small actions can make a big difference