MAY- Save Water- Save Life

-Towards Sustainable Development-

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The UNDP's Human Development Report 2006 focuses on one of the most serious problems facing humanity today — the global water crisis. Water supplies are under severe stress. More than a billion people have no access to safe drinking water and almost two million children die every year for want of clean water and sanitation facilities. As a result of poor water resource management, high population growth, rapid urbanisation and increasing demand from competing uses for drinking, agriculture, industry and energy, the pressure on this finite resource is mounting every day. Climate change is also affecting the hydrological cycle, significantly affecting freshwater production and its distribution.
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KSCW and DAINIK BHASKAR join hands to make masses conscious of problem of water depletion. The month of May was dedicated to this cause. Activities (seminars, Declamation contest, and quiz competition) were organized at Kot Khalsa and BBK DAV School, Yaseen Road, Amritsar to spread the message. KSCW team educated children and their parents on how they can contribute in water conservation with their little efforts. Other themes related to water and health, water pollution and how much water gets wasted by our routine activities were discussed. The team also gave a few tips on methods of water conservation. The winners of various competitions were given away prizes by the KSCW.
Tips to Save water

• Avoid leakage of water from the taps.


• Turn the tap off when not in use especially when you brush your teeth or wash clothes.


• Rainwater harvesting is the another method to conserve water.


• The water supply should be limited in those areas which enjoys the unlimited water supplies.


• Check the leakage of water in the toilets. Also get check the hidden water leaks.


• Educate the mind of the people in the rural areas to save the water.


• Promote the conservation of water through media and wall posters.


• Never throw the water unnecessary on roads which can be used for gardening and cleaning.


• Avoid unnecessary flushing the toilets. Dispose off the tissues, cigarettes and other waste into the bin instead of toilets.


• Use minimum amount of water to bath.


• Water Waste restrictions.


• Improvement in the water distribution system.


• Water your lawn only when it is needed.


• Use a broom instead of hose to clean the sidewalks or to wash the car.


• Capture the water that is leaking and repair it as soon as possible.


• You can use washing machine to wash clothes that does not consume much water.


• Donot leave the tap running while washing the dishes in the kitchen.


• Install small shower heads to reduce the flow of water.
  Benefits to Conserve water :
  If you save water it can save your money bills.
  Reduction in interior water use cuts waste water flows, especially overflowing of gutters which contaminates the environment.
  Environment benefits include eco system and habitat protection.
  Water conservation helps in improving the quality of your drinking water.