4. HOW TO SAVE WATER
Check all faucets, pipes and toilets for leaks.
Install water saving showerheads and ultra-low-flush
toilets.
Take shorter showers.
Never use your toilet as a wastebasket.
Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or
shaving.
Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator
8. HOW THE WATER IS POLLUTED
Chemical waste from factories is sometimes dumped
into rivers and lakes, or directly into the ground.
Pesticides (chemicals that kill insects) applied to
farmland enter surface water and groundwater, often
in large quantities. ... Once a pollutant enters
a water supply, it is difficult to get rid of it
9. HOW CAN WE REDUCE WATER
POLLUTION
DO NOT pour fat from cooking or any other type of
fat, oil, or grease down the sink. ...
DO NOT dispose of household chemicals or cleaning
agents down the sink or toilet. ...
DO NOT flush pills, liquid or powder medications or
drugs down the toilet. ...
Avoid using the toilet as a wastebasket. ...
Avoid using a garbage disposal.