The average Malaysian uses 212 litres of water a day, of which only 30% of it is used for actual consumption such as cooking and drinking.

We use water to do so many things each and every day that we probably don't even think about it: We brush our teeth, flush the toilet, water the pets and plants, and rinse off fruits and vegetables for our meals and snacks. Just stop and think about what a big contribution you could make toward water conservation if you started saving water each time you turned on that faucet.

By making simple changes at home, you can begin saving water (and your water bill) and do your part for the environment.

1. Update your bathroom.
a. Invest in low-flow toilets and showerheads. They're typically not expensive and offer a huge value, both in water conservation efforts and in what you pay for water — you'll use significantly less.

2. Skip the bath.
a. No, we don’t mean don't bathe — just opt for a shower that saves water instead, which generally uses much less water compared to filling up a tub. When you need to scrub the kids in the tub before bed, turn bath time into playtime — and water conservation time — by letting the kids take a bath together.

3. Choose efficient appliances.
a. Ready to upgrade your washing machine or dishwasher? Look for energy-efficient appliances that conserve water by using less than older appliances do.

4. Plug up the sink.
a. To wash dishes, fill your sink with clean, soapy water, and then give them a quick rinse. You'll save water by not running the faucet the whole time.

5. Let the dishwasher do the work.
a. If you own a dishwasher, don't wash or rinse dishes before you put them in the dishwasher. Most dishwashers should be able to scrub dirty dishes for you — isn't that why you have one?

6. Use appliances sparingly.
a. Don't do a load of laundry for two or three shirts or run the dishwasher for a handful of silverware and plates. Wait until you have a full load to run those appliances.

7. Plug the leak.
a. This is one of the biggest water conservation changes you can make: Fix any leaky faucet or pipe, dripping spigot, or running toilet, and you can reduce your water usage by as much as 10 percent.


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