“Save water” potx

“Save water” campaign – write about the scarcity of
water and ways and means to save water.
“Save water” campaign – write about the scarcity of
water and ways and means to save water.

Food, air and water are essential elements for man. Three
fourths of the earth’s surface is covered with sea water
which cannot be consumed fresh by men. There are many
places on earth which do not have sufficient water.
Drinking water is therefore a rare commodity.

Rain falls in many places, catchment areas, rivers and
lakes. Can man drink water directly from the rivers? No.
Water from rivers and lakes is contaminated and not fit for
drinking. It contains minerals as well as organic impurities.
In cities, due to industrialization, the industrial wastes will
contaminate rain water, so water needs treatment before it
can be consumed by man.

Supplying the cities with treated water costs money.
Firstly, the water has to be recycled by filtering the
impurities. The water is then chlorinated and pumped to a
storage tank. Water is then supplied to the people through
pipes. It is well-known fact that when we turn on the tap
and water flows from it, it is water that has been treated
and we have to pay for the water.

In spite of increasing cost of treating water, the population
fails to understand the importance of water. Water is
wasted thoughtlessly. They depend on the authorities to
provide them water without bothering about the water. Is

this the correct attitude? Certainly not! The “Save Water”
campaign is in full force. One must remember not to waste
water. There are many ways in which water is wasted. The
predominant is the leaking tap. This can be curbed by
periodic checks to arrest any leakage. People should be
made aware that water is precious. They should stop
immediately if they see running water from an unattended
tap. They should inform the authorities about burst pipes.
When leaving home they should ensure that all taps have
been turned off. We must change our ways.

Most water is used for washing, cleaning and bathing.
Strict prudence should be exercised. No one should stand
under a shower for hours. Water used for washing clothes
can be used to wash toilets as well.

Industries should help to save usage by recycling water
wherever possible. One must bear in mind when water is
wasted they are depriving another man of his share. Water
may be scarce in the following years especially with the
growth of industries.