ADVICES > In Saving Water
Saving water does not require effort, time and costs. Get wise and simple moves savewater wherever you go.
Without investing any money!
Generally:
- To repair taps and running water pipes leaking.
- To inform immediately responsible entity (eg EYDAP), when we realize that there is some leakage from the public water supply network.
- When you wash your car or clean the yard, we can save water using a bucket insteadof hose.
In the kitchen:
- Absorb excess water from washing fruits and vegetables and use to other uses such as to water your plants.
- Rinse fruits, herbs and vegetables in a basin of water rather than continuously under open faucet.
- Do not use warm running water to thaw food. Remember, just let them thaw at room temperature from the previous night.
- Gather into a basin of cold water that comes from the tap until it warm and use it for washing fruits and vegetables or watering the plants.
- When washing dishes by hand, fill the sink and the appropriate detergent and wash the dishes is as low flow.
- Use the washing machine or dishwasher when full and put it in water savings programs, if any, to reduce water consumption.
In the bathroom:
- Prefer short shower bathrooms.
- Get used to not brush your teeth with the tap open. Fill a glass with water, turn off the faucet and rinse ....
- Install flush valve or two that can "stop". If you flush the old type, put it in a brick or a plastic bottle filled with water.
- Do not leave the tap running during shaving and bathing.
Investing some money!
Save water by putting water flow auditor with a special sensor opens the tap after realizing presence.
