One of many global issues, but perhaps the single most important, is that of clean water. From humans to animals to the environment, water - or the lack of - affects all aspects of life. And it’s not just having water, but having clean water that is the vital component. Globally, the need for clean water is resulting in efforts to maintain and conserve clean water sources. Locally, conservation begins with each one of us on a daily basis, doing our part in our lives and in our homes.

Making those changes in your daily life can start with something as simple as not taking a fresh glass every time you or another family member wants a drink of water. Using one glass each day cuts down significantly on the amount of dishes that need washed, thereby reducing the number of times you run your dishwasher during the week. This is a cumulative effect in that multiple gallons of water are saved by one simple choice.

How many times have you seen irrigation systems pouring hundreds of gallons of water onto already wet grass and plants? It may even be raining as the system does so. A cost-effective and globally responsible solution for this is to install a rain sensor into the irrigation system which will then detect the wet conditions and re-schedule a watering session.

While many people may simply water their garden or lawn each and every day, this is actually a rather wasteful and unnecessary practice. Checking the soil in your yard for moisture up to three inches down will give you a better grasp of your lawn’s need for additional watering. Installing a drip irrigation system or garden irrigation system is a great way to get more precise and accurate watering sessions on a more varied schedule.

Grass tends to need the most water and many homeowners are cutting water consumption by planting drought-resistant foliage such as shrubs and other ground cover. These plants require less water and take up some of the space where grass had been planted. This also reduces water consumption. Adding a patio or porch to your home not only raises the value of the home, but also reduces the amount of ground to be watered.

When defrosting food, it’s important to utilize non-water techniques for the defrosting of meats and other foods. Using running water to defrost foods can waste tens of gallons at a time and usually defrosts at almost the same speed as conventional defrosting techniques.

Washing machines come ready made to help save water. There are settings for small, medium, and large loads, with the appropriate level of water for each. Hundreds of gallons of water can be saved by using the correct setting with the amount of clothes to be washed. You also get a more efficient wash using this method.

With water conservation emerging as the absolute priority for the future of this planet, taking every small and large step you can in your personal life is the smartest investment. Our homes, where we spend so much of lives, will benefit from the step of installing a drip Drip System that uses standard drip Irrigation Systems. This is the large step we can personally take, which will mean so much on a global level if every one of us just makes that choice.

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