Water Wisdom: Using Water Wisely

>>Ask not what Water can do for us,<<

but what we can do for Water~

Opportunities Abound to Use Water Wisely~!

Proportion of water in the world: large bubble is total water

(mostly saltwater), the second bubble is total fresh water,

and the tiny bubble below that is water in lakes and rivers. (USGS)

!~Give Water a Blessing as it Blesses us~!

Saving electricity saves Water~! Energy production requires huge amounts of Water--for air conditioning, heating, lights, refrigeration, manufacturing, etc.
A plastic pitcher in the shower captures Water as it warms to repurpose in a multitude of ways. A pitcher in the kitchen sink captures rinse Water for plants & trees--so easy~!
Reduce flow of Water when washing hands.
When dripping faucets in Winter, contain and reuse the Water...and be surprised how much Water is captured.
...which illustrates how much Water is lost through leaks and drips...and inspires expeditious repair.
Reduce frequency and duration of car washes.
A clock in the bathroom helps shorten showers.
Reduce the depth of bath Water.
Turn Water off while shaving, brushing teeth and during other hygiene routines.
A quart jar in older toilet tanks effortlessly saves Water.
"If it's yellow, let it mellow..." is a common Water-saving toilet practice all over the World~!
Monitor irrigation system frequency, duration, function & precision. An astounding (and in the future rearview mirror, regretful) 70% of municipal use of water is for lawns and landscaping. Take an honest assessment of your use and make some space for change.
Adjust landscaping species to align their Water needs with local ecosystems and climates.
Considerations of allocation and chemicals aside, Water saving for swimming pools.
Pet Waste is a HUGE water quality issue. In each gram of dog poop lives 23 million e-coli bacteria.
Update appliances and toilets to higher efficiency models.
Conscientious disposal of hazardous waste, chemicals, medicines and pharmaceuticals protects Water, its inhabitants, habitats, creatures...and us.
Story of Stuff inspires Awareness of the disposable design and habits of civilization with nifty short videos.
Plastic is ubiquitous in our lives; learn more its migration into drinking Water & oceans.
Water and Soil have dynamic interactive influences. Learn about Soil here and here. Kiss the Ground is an educational action program for soil ecosystem awareness.
Regenerative Agriculture: a transformative approach to agriculture.
Permaculture: integrated working relationships with Nature.
Thank Goodness for Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans.