There is water all around us, in our rivers; in our dams; in our lakes and in our very own oceans. 71% of our Earth is covered by water. There seems to be an endless supply, right? This is unfortunately not the case. Around 98% of all water on Earth is undrinkable salt water, with the other 2% locked in icecaps, underground, in the atmosphere or is simply just too polluted for consumption. Just 0,5% of all water on Earth is suitable for human consumption.
We as humans often times take the valuable resource that is water for granted. We simply are not aware of just how important the conservation of water really is.
Water is one of the few resources that is absolutely an essential part of life. We need water in order to survive daily. It is what allows our vital organs to perform properly and the plants that we eat to grow. We also use water for our many daily activities such as bathing, cooking, cleaning and many more. Without water, life on Earth would not be sustainable.
With our growing population rates, it is more important than ever before that we preserve the small percentage of water that is available to us.
8 Reasons Why Water Conservation Is Important
If you’ve never thought of any reason for you to save water, here are 8.
- There is no way to reproduce water. The water that we have on Earth is the same amount of water that we have always had.
- We need water to grow food. The plants and animal products we consume every day, all rely on water to grow strong and healthy.
- All of the Earths ecosystems and wildlife relies on water for survival. Not only on land but in our oceans too. By protecting our water sources, we are hand in hand protecting our biodiversity.
- The movement of water requires energy. By cutting down your water usage and the movement of water, you are able to conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- By saving water, you also save money on your utility bills every month.
- Conserving water means making more water available for other purposes such as agriculture, manufacturing and production.
- Water conservation reduces the risk of frequent or extended periods of draught.
- Due to global warming, our freshwater supplies are slowly diminishing. We need to conserve the small amount of water that we do have available while we still have it.
Saving Begins at Home!
The biggest impact you can have on water conservation, is to start at home. Or in this case, in your backyard.
At EcoWhizz, we offer an underground irrigation system known as the ecotube. This irrigation system can save you 50% of water, and in some cases up to 70%.
You can purchase the ecotube directly from our online store. Alternatively you can contact us today to place your order.
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