The Responsible Thing to Do
South Africa’s freshwater resources will be exhausted by 2030 unless we all go the extra mile to use water more responsibly; this is according to the CSIR – The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research.
To save water we need to start thinking differently about water and treat it as a resource that needs to be protected.
Save water to save money but also to preserve this very valuable resource as it is the responsible thing to do!
Why you should save water:
- Water is naturally salty and because South Africa is an arid land we have very little at our disposal.
- Seventy percent of the Earth’s surface is covered with water but only 3% of this water is fresh and only percent can be found in rivers and lakes.
- Humans rely on this small freshwater supply for drinking, bathing, washing and numerous other uses.
- In SA it is imperative that we treat our water resources like gold. The western regions of the country, specifically, are extremely arid, and as the population increases so more and more people require clean water.
- Not only is water an expendable commodity, but it costs a small fortune, therefore responsible maintenance of this household commodity needs to be treasured at all costs.
What are common places leaks are experienced?
- The average household’s leaks can account for more than 37 854 litres of water wasted every year, or the amount of water needed to wash 270 loads of washing.
- Ten percent of homes have leaks that waste 345 litres or more per day.
- Common types of leaks found in the home include worn toilet flappers, dripping tips, as well as other leaking valves.
The good news is that these can all be really easily fixed; in other words these issues are easily overcome.
Keep your home leak-free by repairing dripping taps, toilet flapper, and showerheads. In most cases, fixture replacement parts don’t require a major investment.
Save water to save money – it is unquestionably the sensible and responsible thing to do.