Tips for Conserving Water

Did you know that letting a single drop of oil down the drain can pollute 4 gallons of water, and that flushing a cigarette stub down the toilet does the same for 8?

Because protecting our environment is of vital importance, we want to share with you some tips to CONSERVE WATER.


• When taking a shower, place a bucket on the floor next to you. The water that falls at your side can be recovered and used to flush the toilet.
• Take short showers, and close the taps when scrubbing. This will conserve several litres.
• Use a glass of water when brushing your teeth and don’t leave the water running. A five-person household can save up to 40 litres per day this way.

• You can also employ a container with water when shaving instead of rinsing your razor under the tap.
• The regular toilet in Mexico uses 16 litres per flush. If this is the case at your home, consider switching to one of thewater-saving options that employ only 6 litres per flush and are now available. The most modern of these also have two flushing options: 3 litres for liquids, and 6 litres for solids.
• In the kitchen, save the water you cooked vegetables in and use it to water your plants once it has cooled. Scrub all your dishes first and then rinse them under a moderate flow from the tap. When closing the tap, make sure there’s no dripping.

• Wash full loads in the washing machine. Reuse the water from the rinsing cycle to flush the toilet. 
• Water your lawn after sundown to prevent evaporation and increase utilization by plants.
• Remember to give periodic maintenance to all taps and water pipes in your home. A constant-drip leak can waste up to 40 litres per day.
• Do not use a water hose to wash your car, garage, patio, or windows. Use buckets to limit your water consumption.

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