Water saving guide for condominiums: help the liquidator to avoid waste

Learn the best way to save in and out of apartments

See how to save water in your condominium

In condominiums and buildings, a lot of water is wasted. And this is caused by several factors that can be reversed with a few simple measures. Check out some measures to save water in condominiums:

  1. The first step is to apply an awareness campaign. Distribute posters on murals, elevators and send letters to each apartment. The idea is to reduce consumption and, for that, people need to understand the meaning of the campaign.
  2. Propose, within condominium meetings, the exchange of water bill for collective consumption for individual consumption. This is one of the causes that lead residents to be little aware, since they have no idea of ​​how much they spend monthly (since the bill is included in condominium expenses). Thus, the budget of the building, in case there are fines, will not come out of everyone's pocket and the administration can warn those who are spending too much, see how in the article "Individual hydrometers in condominiums are very effective in saving water".

Inside houses or apartments

After the measures taken together, it is also necessary to be aware of the individual water consumption:

Dishwasher and washing machine

Only use these devices only when they are full, as this avoids waste. Water from washing machines and baths can also be reused to clean the terraces or other external areas of the building. Using the dishwasher instead of the traditional way of cleaning can save about six times the amount of water normally used.

kitchen and bathroom

Keep the faucet turned off when brushing teeth, shaving and soaping dishes. When brushing your teeth with it open, you use about 13.5 liters of water in just two minutes. The way to wash the dishes with biodegradable materials and the organization of the dishes before cleaning also help to save money. The bath can be taken in five minutes and the register must be closed at the time of soaping. This generates savings of up to 30,000 liters per year.

Adopt devices that help reduce water consumption, such as the faucet aerator, the flow restrictor, VDR toilet bowls and automatic valves for urinals. If there are shared bathrooms in common areas of the building or condominium, give the idea of ​​using this type of equipment, see more in the article "Devices to save water in your condominium".

Out of houses or apartments

Pools

One thing you didn't know about swimming pools is that 90% of your water per month is lost to evaporation. So cover it with a cape when you're not using it. This also prevents the deposit of leaves and other residues. A clean pool needs fewer water changes. Always check the pump and filter, as the malfunction of these equipment increases the use of water.

Continue cleaning the surface using sieves suitable for this purpose. Vacuum debris from the bottom of the pool, filter the water for six hours every day and adjust the pH, chlorine and alkalinity whenever necessary.

garden

Spending a lot of water on plants is very easy to avoid. In winter, for example, it is possible to water them every other day. Watering the lawn or garden before 10 am and after 7 pm prevents excess evaporation. And always avoid the hose. With these measures, you can save about 96 liters of water daily with the plants alone.

clean yard and car

Adopt the broom as water's best friend. To clean the sidewalk, backyard, or common areas of buildings, do not use the hose - it runs for 15 minutes, it uses 280 liters of water. The car can be washable using a bucket and cloth instead of the hose.

Finally, if someone says that water is cheap, keep in mind that its value cannot be priced and that it is a priceless asset that is at risk.



$config[zx-auto] not found$config[zx-overlay] not found