Alert! Spain, again, is dry. The lack of rain of the last months and a summer carried out by incessant waves of heat by practically all the parts of the country have put us in a critical situation. Saving water is essential and what better than to collaborate in this dramatic situation saving water from some of the most common habits in our day to day.Unfortunately Spain has returned to the international front as one of the driest countries on the planet. In fact from October to June, the rains are already 12% below normal and an important detail, this fact is especially pressing in the only area of ??the country where previously escaped from the drought: the northwest. In figures, already rained in the last nine months only 447 liters per square meter when it is normal that the figure reaches almost liters more according to the
State Meteorological Agency (AEMET).Helping the planet is in our hands and what better than to start saving water from home, at work or our daily habits.
1. Use the dishwasher. The goal will always be to save water. According to a study of Canal Isabel II this appliance in our kitchen allows us to save up to 100 liters compared to washing dishes by hand. And since the water you use is hot, we will also save energy, something like 3 kWh in each wash.
2. Watering at night. The suffocating heat can end immediately with the irrigation of your plants, or what is the same to absorb the water that you put to survive. That is why it waters at night, or at dusk when the sun goes down and although it is still hot.
3. Be careful with the faucet. While shaving or brushing your teeth, it is advisable not to keep the tap open, why? There is no need. Did you know that if you do you can save twelve liters of water per minute?
4. Full dishwasher. When we talk about using the dishwasher or dishwasher to save water obviously these appliances should be full, otherwise this intention to save water can fall on broken sack.
5. Bottles of water in the cistern. Another homemade trick that will help you save water at home is to place two plastic bottles inside to reduce the volume of water being expended each time you pull the chain. Sometimes it's a real waste.
6. Use of atomizers. These are small. These are small gadgets that are placed in the water outlet of the taps, allow to mix the water with air and thus get a greater sensation of jet with a smaller amount of liquid to save water.
7. Always shower. Say no to bathing, you will save water. Choose the shower and save up to 150 liters of valuable water. Imagine if every time you shower you collect so much water, which you are wasting a year ....
8. Native plants. If you think that plant you are going to place in your garden consider what they are going to need water does not consume the same amount of water a cactus as a geranium, for example. Ask your specialized dealer.
9. Your toilet is not a wastebasket. For that you have the garbage can from the kitchen or place a trash can in the bathroom. Do not throw everything to the toilet bowl and stretch the chain, you will be wasting water foolishly.
10. Cold water always in the fridge. This way you will not have to wait for fresh water to drain from the faucet and therefore you will lose water by letting it fall. He also opts to buy bottled water.