Water is a precious resource and we should never waste it. Unfortunately, though, many people are still unaware of how they can save water at home. These may seem like very trivial things, but we often forget these small gestures that can in fact make a difference.
Saving water in the bathroom
We often use a great deal of water when washing: a bathtub, for example, holds on average 110–160 litres of water, so choosing a shower over a bath can certainly be a start. An essential precaution when showering is to turn the water off while soaping, since around 15 litres are used per minute. If, in a 10-minute shower, you rinse for 3 minutes and soap for 7, you have saved 105 litres of water!
Another piece of advice that never stops being repeated is to turn the water off while brushing your teeth: a tap left fully open wastes about 8 litres of water!
Water and washing the dishes
Washing the dishes often turns out to be an incredibly water-wasting activity. Some people are used to leaving the water running while soaping and to rinsing the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. These habits lead to an enormous waste of resources. There is no need to rinse the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher; it is enough to make sure they are free of large food residues, which can simply be removed with the napkins used during the meal.
