One of the recent things that have hit me, is the need to conserve water. Living in Bengaluru and reading about the water plight in Chennai, I’ve realised that I need to do my bit to save this precious resource – both in terms of my activities as well as sensitising the people in my circle of influence. Here are a few things we do in this regard –

1. Collect and use the water discarded by the water filter. We use a small bucket and use the residual water for plants, mopping and even washing.

2. Water control filters on taps – specially on the kitchen and utility taps, which are used by the maid

3. Control on water for shaving and brushing – both for ourselves as well as for the kids

4. Checking leaking taps – all they need is a washer sometimes. I spent 250/- in calling the Jaguar guy to put a washer (costing 10/- only) in one of them. But was happy that the leakage stopped.

5. Ensuring that the car wash guy only uses half a bucket of water for 1 wash – more hard work for him, but he realises the importance.

What are YOU doing to save some water?