Impactful water efficiency practice

Abstract

Conserving water saves energy. Energy is needed to filter, heat, and pump water to our homes. So, reducing your water use also reduces our carbon footprint. Using less water keeps more water in our ecosystems and helps to keep wetland habitats topped up for animals like otters, water voles, herons, and fish. In this regard, the practice of water efficiency plays an important role. Water conservation is the practice of reducing water consumption by measuring the amount of water required for a particular purpose and is proportionate to the amount of essential water used. Water efficiency differs from water conservation in that it focuses on reducing waste, not restricting use. The washing machine has become one of the most essential household appliances in every modern household. It not only conserves time and energy but also increases the longevity of your clothing along with making it cleaner clothes than hand washing. On average, washing machines consume around 140–200 L of water per wash cycle and around the same amount for rising. Here, I am proposing a simple water efficiency strategy that can be practiced in every household without restricting water usage.