BOF wrote:8) Well you can all point the finger here or there but the situation is here now. EVERYONE can help to lower their usage by putting a plastic container in their water cistern to lower the amount it flushes. while running the shower till it gets hot collect the water and use it for another purpose not just run away.
A popular rhyme is: if its yellow let it mellow,
if its brown flush it down!
and use grey water to water plants and tubs or flush the loo with.
dont let the tap run while brushing your teeth.
And educate schoolkids on the importance of water and conserving it, they can take the message into the home. the present older generation appears to mostly be a lost cause in educating them on the value of water seeing how many are still washing the pavement and path outside their houses so the kids are the long term future.
And why is the building industry still allowed to go flat out covering the island with houses? look how much water gets used on a building site and in th manufacture of concrete.
Im afraid we are all in this together, so we all need to bite the bullet.
BOF
What gets me is how everyone has jumped on the bandwagon in buying second water tanks and in the process, doing nothing to conserve the water! Water is very precious and in limited supply. Do people realise that the quicker they use it the sooner it will run out!!?!?!?! They are only speeding up the inevitable!!
We already use our grey water as you have suggested above. Another good tip is to place bowls under all your taps where you wash your hands. You will be amazed as to how much water you use in these few seconds. By using the bowl, you can also use this grey water to help flush your loo or water your garden! Every little drop counts!
Also, do not run the taps when rinsing your dishes. Fill the bowl and wash up all in one go. PLLEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAASE!!!!
Bubbles x
