How to Effectively save water during monsoon without compromising health?

After the arrival of a much-needed rainy season, earth tries to replenish it’s must needed resource , water. After treacherous heats and winters earth calls upon the cold shower of fresh water to quench it’s long-lasting thirst. Us as humans play a crucial role in helping our planet rejuvenate by saving water and not wasting it .

Here are some really easy and effective ways to maximizing water saving in a healthy way

Rain Water Harvesting:- Rain water is a source of fresh water which can be retained and used for various proposes, including drinking and other household chores. We just need to make sure that the water we use is safe by boiling it and safe from any other residues.

Installing Rain Barrels:- They are barrels joined to gutter which collect water inside of a big tank and can be used for many purposes.

Creating Rain Gardens: Design rain gardens to direct rainwater runoff into specially prepared areas that absorb and filter the water. For a good health we need our water treated by bacteria killing chemicals of boiling it so that it is safe for drinking.

Optimal Indoor Water Usage: - On an average an American family uses almost 200-300 gallon of water a day of which 70% is of indoor use, like bathing, watering plants, drinking,

cooking etc. We need to optimize and keep a check on our water use and design a plan that fits into water saving. We also should keep a watch on any leaks and water going waste and fix it as soon as we can.Also, shortening our shower time and turning off any or all water taps while not in use can be very helpful in our quest for water saving .

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Promoting Efficient landscaping: - Using a drought-resistant plant species for your garden can cut a lot of water usage and they make an excellent source of water conservation. Using Mulch by applying it around the base of the plant also helps in less soil evaporation resulting in less requirement of water for the plants.

Usage of Proper Water Conservation Techniques in Agriculture:- Usage of different types of drip irrigation and mulch to conserve as much of water as possible. Also storing of rain water for irrigation of the plants is an ideal and low cost method for reusing rain water.

Another not so common method is to use drought resistant crops which can survive in harsh climate and also saving a lot of water long term. Automation of irrigation systems also helps to conserve the amount of water supplied to crops.

Raise Awareness:- Share water-saving tips with family, friends, and community members. The more people understand the importance of water conservation, the greater the collective impact. Awareness too plays a crucial role as if the people are not aware they wont know how crucial it is to harvest rain water and to efficiently use it.

Participate in Local Initiatives:-Engage in or support community programs focused on water conservation. Local initiatives can provide additional resources and support for effective water management.

Healthy Usage of Rain Water

Proper Sanitation of Rain Water:- After collection of rain water it should be treated before drinking or using inside of the house for bathing and cooking , it should be completely safe

and only then should be used.

Proper Storage of Rain Water:- Store collected rainwater in clean, covered containers. This prevents contamination and keeps the water clean for its intended uses.

Adequate Filtration:- While sanitizing the water removes all the bacteria's and impurities it may leave behind big chunks and foreign particles which can only be removed by filtration through a UV or Water Filter.