CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT IS CRUCIAL TO ENSURE EFFICIENT WATER USE IN CITIES!
BELOW YOU CAN FIND TIPS TO OPTIMISE YOUR DAILY WATER CONSUMPTION AND MINIMISE WATER WASTE
BELOW YOU CAN FIND TIPS TO OPTIMISE YOUR DAILY WATER CONSUMPTION AND MINIMISE WATER WASTE
- Turn off the bathroom tap while you wash your hands, brush your teeth or shave
- Turn off the kitchen tap when you wash the dishes
- Choose a quick shower over a bath
- Use the washing machine and the dishwasher only when fully loaded
- Install water saving devices on your home taps
- Choose flowers suitable for the arid climate of the Mediterranean, requiring small quantities of water to maintain
- Water your garden early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid evaporation
- Prefer drip irrigation that optimises water use
- Make sure to frequently maintain your watering system
- Wash your car, motorbike or bicycle using a bucket instead of a hose
- Wash the terrace, balcony or pavement using a bucket instead of a hose
- Check your house for leakages; an effortless way is to check the activity of your house water meter when all tabs are closed
- Notify the authorities or the person in charge if you come across a leakage in a public or private space.
- Encourage your friends and family to adopt a water saving behavior, particularly in areas when water resources are limited.
