Water. It’s pretty darn important. In fact, we’ll bet it's the first thing you encountered this morning (after you hit the snooze button 8 or 17 times). Whether it be taking a shower, brushing your teeth or simply wetting the whistle, chances are you used water.
Can you honestly imagine what your life would be like without it? It seems like a pretty ridiculous notion depending on where you live, but many people across the globe experience the effects of water scarcity. And this crisis is only getting worse. The World Meteorological Organization predicts that if there is no change to current consumption patterns, two out of three people will live in water-stressed conditions by 2025.
We know what you’re thinking – what can I possibly do to reverse what’s happening in the world? And the answer, quite frankly, is a lot. Because the earth has plenty of water, we just need to begin using it responsibly. We’re not asking you to live on a backwoods commune and shower once a week in between interpretive dance sessions.
But we have developed a few simple tricks that can help you cut down on your water consumption.
1. Fix A Leak
Small household leaks can add up to gallons of water lost every day. That's why WaterSense reminds Americans to check their plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems each year in March during Fix a Leak Week.
Check out this article by Popular Mechanics on how you can fix a leaky faucet in 5 easy steps here.