In the current climate where water is becoming scarcer due to burgeoning populations and climate change, it is vital that we save water wherever we can to ensure that we do not run out of drinking water and water for all other purposes such as personal hygiene, agriculture and energy.
It should not be left solely up to government to ensure a good water supply; each and every one of us needs to do what we can to save water and recycle water within our own sphere of action every day. This can quite easily be done by just paying attention to our overall water use and by installing water saving technology where we can.
All future housing and business developments should also be energy and water efficient from the start, and many new innovations in building design and even in urban planning are making great inroads.
Retro-fitting water saving devices to your current infrastructure can make a huge difference to your water bills and to water efficiency in general. This should be done in all private homes, businesses and government institutions such as schools, hospitals, etc.
Most investment in water infrastructure will pay for itself in around two years, and includes:
- Aerated taps, which limit consumption
- Low or dual flush toilets
- Supply restrictor valves to maintain a constant flow
- Urinal control sensors
Add to this rainwater collection for watering your garden, the recycling of greywater for gardening purposes and a general awareness of using less water, closing taps while brushing your teeth, taking shorter showers and the like, and you will be surprised at the savings, both in water use and in monetary value.
Developers need to ensure that Water efficiency in new buildings is standard, and this needs to be strongly legislated. Tap flow rates are often much stronger than necessary, and low-flow devices are not fitted; the amount of water wastage in public toilets for instance borders on criminal, and needs to be regulated.
Alternative water sources such as boreholes are also a good idea if possible. Borehole water is an excellent resource for processing, boiler use or landscape maintenance, leaving the municipal water for drinking water and personal hygiene use only. This can save you loads of money, provide an alternate water source should there be a problem with the main supply, and shrink your environmental impact.
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