Governor Mutua washing hands [Photo/the-star.co.ke]
Water shortage is a common problem in Machakos County. Residents are, therefore, advised to embrace water-saving practices. It is not mandatory to pay through your nose in order to have a constant flow of water in your home. You must use the little water you get sparingly. Here are five tricks to save water in Machakos.
1. Turn off taps when brushing teeth
Running taps can waste a lot of water. It is recommended to fetch water in a small cup for brushing teeth. Turning off the taps can save up to 6 liters of water. It does not make sense to leave the water to go to waste when you can regulate the same.
2. Take a shorter shower
Do not spend the entire day in the shower room. The longer you stay in the shower the more water you will use in the end. Installing an aerated showerhead will save you from paying high bills.
3. Fix drippings taps
If there is any dripping tap in the home then it can be a wise idea to repair the same in good time. Dripping taps can waste several liters of water if they are not fixed as soon as possible.
4. Use a water can to water your garden
If you have a garden then you need to buy a water can for supplying water. A can saves a lot of water while working in your garden.