Water has many important applications in everyday life, even though most of us don’t really think this way because we’re so used to having it. Rainfall is the primary source of all the water on the planet.
However, the distribution of rainfall varies, sometimes drastically between different areas and countries. There are some places that receive plenty of rainfall and others that receive almost none.
The earth’s supply of water is finite and it’s important that we try to conserve it as much as possible.
Water has many uses across a number of industries – All of them use plenty of water and have a part to play in conservation:
1. Hotels and restaurants. Hotels and restaurants provide accommodation and meals for hundreds of people every day. Think about how many people ask for a glass of water in a restaurant or how many times guests at a hotel open the tap – a lot. Water is mainly used for cooking meals, preparing drinks and general cleaning. Hotel guests also go through a significant amount of water when showering and bathing.
2. Schools and colleges. There are hundreds of students in schools and colleges. At some point during the day they all make use of the bathroom facilities -opening and closing taps, and flushing the toilets. The school janitor will also use water for general cleaning and landscaping purposes around the school. If the school or college has boarding facilities then water will be used for food preparation and showers as well.
Everyone can do their part to save water especially around the house, it’s really a matter of training yourself to remember to do it. Not only will you be contributing to the greater good of the planet, you may also get a pleasant surprise with a reduced water bill at the end of the month.
Instead of using a dishwasher to wash up try doing the dishes by hand wherever you can. And yes we know it’s a pain but give it a shot. Also, try as much as possible to not leave the water running while you’re rinsing dishes.
Making use of a bottled water cooler can also help to reduce water consumption because your employees will be opening the tap less. However, if your business is larger you may need to invest in a mains water cooler.
Practicing water conservation is not always an easy task but should always be taken into consideration wherever possible. All businesses and facilities can do their part by installing low-flow shower heads and low-flush toilets, and in industries where applicable, water recycling should be practiced.
