Water is a precious but scarce commodity among many households especially in the urban centres.
Statistics show that many Kenyans do not have access to piped water and instead depend on water from vendors and boreholes.
However, many people misuse the precious commodity only to regret it later.
Here are some basic tips on how to conserve the precious commodity at home.
1. Check faucets and pipes for any leakages: A small drip from a faucet can waste 20 gallons of water per day.
2. Check toilets for leakages: Any leakage in your toilet can waste a lot of water.
3. For those using showers it is good to install shower heads that save on water.
4. Do not allow running taps: Always ensure your tap is turned off after use.
5. Take short showers: Some people take too long in the shower and end up using a lot of water that could be saved.
6. Water your lawns or gardens when necessary.
7. Recycle water: For example, the water you use to wash your clothes can be used to clean your car, house, toilet and even your verandah.
8. Learn how to harness and store rain water for future use when the tap water is disconnected.
The tips above could save you from paying huge water bills at the end of the month. Remember, water is a precious but scarce commodity. Lets conserve it.