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TOP 5 REASONS WHY WATER CONSERVATION IS IMPORTANT

By Kendall Jenkins on 2021-11-15 06:34:00

Reasons why water conservation is important are as follows. First, the more we can preserve our freshwater supplies, the less damage will be done to ecosystems and fish stocks. Second, we will become a less wasteful nation. Third, the less we waste, the more money the government can receive in tax revenue. And fourth, it allows us to practice "green" technologies that further reduce waste in the environment. 

There are numerous reasons why we need to take measures of water conservation seriously. But first, we must recognize the fact that the depletion of our freshwater supply is already occurring. The environmental impact of this phenomenon is severe. As such, the sooner we begin to reverse this trend, the better for us all. 

In the US, the trend in water conservation is to reduce the water used by each individual household by at least 20% by the year 2021. By reducing the use of water in bathing, dishwashing, brushing teeth and washing clothes, we will drastically reduce the amount of water wasted each year. This is especially critical in the midst of an increasingly severe drought in the state of California. While efforts are underway there, conserving even more water remains a reality for every homeowner. 

With regard to global water conservation, the world has already taken certain steps in the right direction. The Kyoto Protocol limits are now in force for the use of many greenhouse gases. Efforts are also being made to reduce agricultural and other land-based emissions of water carried greenhouse gases. And lest we forget, every ounce of fresh water conservation is being practiced on both a national and a global scale. The reduction or elimination of wasteful practices such as water guzzling through wasteful means, the use of chemical fertilizers, the burning of wastes at landfills, and the use of non-renewable energy sources is proceeding apace. The reduction in water consumption by families and individuals alike is also underway. 

The reduction of water wastage is particularly noteworthy given that human interaction has played a significant role in the increase of this problem over the past century. Humans are the chief contributors to the creation of the vast number of lakes, streams, and dams that collectively soak up an incredible amount of water. For the most part, humans have managed to adapt to this increase in water usage by cleverly creating systems to conserve water and reuse the same in different, less harmful, ways. But these systems have always met with resistance from within the industry. It was only in the last decade that attitudes towards water conservation began to change significantly. 

There are various additional reasons why saving water is important for those of us who are trying to save our planet. Conservation of water has become not only more necessary, it has become both necessary and fashionable. Most people, when they think of conserving water, think of using rain barrels for their drinking water and saving water to use in drier and more drought tolerant plants and flowers. 

But while you're at it, why not give conserving water another try? That's right - there are a number of different strategies for saving water and saving money. A common way to conserve water is to install low flow shower heads in bathrooms. Although these low flow shower heads do require some effort to install, the results are a reduced amount of water used from the household plumbing system. In addition, when saving water, you'll also be saving money on your monthly water bill. In the long run, investing in a good water conservation system can end up saving you thousands of dollars over the life of the system. If you need, consider hiring a professional plumber in Geelong to assist you with changing out a lot of your items in the home that can help with water conservation. 

So as you can see, there are a number of reasons why water conservation is important. Whether it's saving money or saving the environment, there are viable alternatives to the traditional methods of using large amounts of water to produce less. Now that you know the benefits, get out there and start conserving water!

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