BE WATER WISE

SA – Clean fresh water is a limited resource. With the severe droughts taking place globally, this valuable commodity is becoming scarce.

Although 70% of earth is covered in water, 97% of all water on earth is saltwater – which is not suitable for drinking. 

Only 3% of water on Earth is fresh water of which 2.5% of that fresh water is locked in ice caps, glaciers, the atmosphere, soil, or under the earth’s surface - which means that only 0.5% of all water on earth is available for drinking.

HERE ARE A FEW TIPS TO SAVE WATER

• Check taps and pipes for leaks. A leaky pipe is just an annoyance, but also a significant waste of water. 
• Fill a jug or bottle with drinking water and keep it in the fridge, rather than opening a tap.
• When showering, collect the running water while you wait for it to warm up and use this water for your garden.
• It is vital that you know where the master tap of your house is located. In the event of a burst pipe, you can save water by turning off the master tap, thereby preventing wastage and further damage to the pipe.
• Check your toilet for leaks. 
• Water you garden after sunset. Watering your garden in the early morning or late evening allows the grass and plants to soak up water without being evaporated by the sun.
• Save water, money and energy by only boiling as many cups of water as you need.
• If the ice in your drink has melted or you have water left in the pot from making some pasta, you can use this to water your plants.
• If you’re all thumbs and none of them are green… why not plant a succulent or cactus garden? Cacti and other succulents require minimal attention, effort and water