Ways to save household water as water crisis are on the rise and to conserve it for future generations.

1. House Water Management
By
Izhar Roghani
15PWIND-0387
Department of Industrial Engineering
UET Peshawar

2. What is House Water Management
• Water covers 70% of the Earth, but only 1% is easily
accessible to you.
• With water being such a necessary resource for life on Earth,
reducing your water footprint is a great way to take action.
• Water conservation can be simple, and it starts at home.
Whether you're doing laundry, washing the dishes, brushing
your teeth, or watering your plants, there are several strategies
that will help you save water.

3. We can effectively manage house water by
following the following five steps.
1. Conserving water in washroom.
2. Conserving water when doing
laundry.
3. Conserving water in the kitchen
4. Conserving water outdoor

4. 1.Conserving Water in the
Bathroom
• Check faucets, toilets, and pipes for leaks.
Unknown leaks in your household can waste up to 3,000
gallons (11,000 L) of water a year. For this reason, be sure
to check your plumbing for leaks, especially leaking
toilets and faucets.

5. • Turn the faucet off when brushing your teeth or shaving.
Instead of letting the water run the entire time you're brushing
your teeth, turn it off when it's not needed. When shaving, turn
the water off in between rinsing the razor.

6. • Install water-saving shower heads.
Many shower heads use 2.5 gallons of water per
minute
Install a water-saving shower head that will maintain
the pressure.

7. • Take shorter showers:
Take a timer or clock into the bathroom with you and challenge
yourself to cut down your showering time, or play one song and
try to finish your shower by the time the song is over. Cutting
down your shower time by just two minutes can save 10 gallons
(37.9 L) of water

8. 2.Conserving Water When Doing
Laundry
• Replace your washing machine with a high-efficiency
washer. Old-style top-loading washers use 40 to 45 gallons (150 to
170 L) per load, but you can cut that in half by using high-efficiency
top-loading washers or front-loaders. Not only do these machines
use much less water, but they also get your clothes cleaner.

9. • Make sure you’re washing a full load of laundry. Don’t just throw some
socks and two shirts in the washing machine - put a full load of laundry in
so that you’ll be sure to not waste water.

10. • Use cold water instead of warm water.
It takes water to create energy, and energy is needed to heat up
your water. By choosing to wash your clothes in cold water,
you'll save water and energy. Using cold water prevents stains
from setting and colors from bleeding as well.

11. • Do less laundry:
Many items of clothing, such as jeans and sweaters, don’t
need to be washed every time you wear them. Try to be aware
of which items of clothing are truly dirty and which could be
worn again. This will not only save water, but will save wear
and tear on your clothes!

12. 3.Conserving Water in the
Kitchen
• Load your dishwasher to its full capacity: Similar to your
washing machine, you want to make sure your dishwasher is
completely full before running it to save water. If you don’t
have a dishwasher, try rinsing the dishes in a full sink or pan
of water instead of leaving the faucet running while hand
washing.

13. • Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator. While it may be
faster to soak your frozen food in water, this isn’t necessary
and wastes water. Try planning ahead and putting the food you
want thawed in the fridge overnight

14. • Rinse foods in a full sink or pan of water. When you need to
rinse fruits, vegetables, or other foods with water, try filling up
a pan or tub of water to wash them in instead of letting the
faucet run. You'll use less water and can also use water from
the pan for your plants.

15. 4. Conserving Water
Outdoors
• Install a water meter. You might be very surprised to find out
how much water you are actually using. By installing a water
meter, you can raise your awareness and consequently reduce
your water usage.

16. Use smart watering tactics on your yard and plants.
• The best time of day to do your watering is in the morning or evening
so that the water doesn’t immediately evaporate, and don’t water on
cool, rainy, or windy days.
• Water your garden with a watering can or use a trigger nozzle on your
hose to prevent extra water usage.
• You can build a rainwater collection system to watch the rain and use
it for watering your plants, lawn or garden. Check your local water
rules first to make sure it's allowed.

17. • Don’t cut your grass too short. In terms of water-saving
strategies, growing long grass is better than cutting it too short.
Grass is able to grow deeper roots when it's longer, allowing it
to be watered less often. Raise the height of your mower blade
to avoid mowing your lawn too short. If you live in an area with
infrequent rain, consider not planting grass and instead using
plants from your area that don't need as much attention and
water.

18. • Use a bucket as opposed to a hose to wash your car.
While a little bit more work, using a bucket instead of a hose to
wash your car will cut down on water use.

19. • Cover your swimming pool.
If you have a pool, using a pool cover at night during the warmer
months helps to prevent evaporation. In some places, emptying
and refilling a pool is under severe restrictions, or even banned,
so preserving this precious resource is crucial.

20. • Use grey water to flush your toilet or water your lawn.
Grey water is any water that’s been used after running the
dishwasher, shower, washing machine, or sink in your house.
Depending on the laws where you live, it’s possible to re-route
grey water and use it to flush your toilets or water your lawn so
as not to be wasteful.

21. References
The following sources were sought for help in making
of this presentation:
• Google Search Engine
• WikiHow
o [https://www.wikihow.com/Save-Water]
• Wikipedia
o [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_resource_management]
• Sustainable Sanitation and Water Management Toolbox
o [https://www.sswm.info/water-nutrient-cycle/water-use/hardwares/optimisation-water-
use-home/reduce-water-consumption-at-home]