Outreach Programs

One way to empower communities for sustainable water practices is through outreach programs. These programs can take various forms, such as workshops, community events, and volunteer opportunities. By engaging community members in hands-on activities and providing them with the necessary knowledge and tools, they can become advocates for sustainable water practices in their own neighborhoods.

Educational Resources

Another way to empower communities is by providing them with educational resources about sustainable water practices. These resources can be in the form of brochures, videos, and online tutorials. By making these resources readily available and easy to understand, community members can learn about the benefits of sustainable water practices and how they can implement them in their daily lives.

Communities can do the following for sustainable water practices:

• Meter/Measure/Manage.
• Replace Restroom Fixtures.
• Use Water-Smart Landscaping and Irrigation.
• Reuse Laboratory Culture Water.
• Control Reverse Osmosis System Operation.
• Take shorter showers: Showers generally last around 10 minutes, which uses as much as 200 litres of water. To be sustainable, we should cut this time down by half and scrub ourselves with soap without the water running.
• Thaw frozen food early: You can do it in the fridge or at room temperature, as long as you don’t run any water from the tap. 
• Choose efficient electrical appliances: The less water and electricity they use, the more it will show on your electricity bill — and in the environment. If you have a dishwasher, wait until it’s fully loaded and don't rinse dirty dishes in the sink.
• Use the toilet responsibly: Don't toss in wet wipes and other non-degradable things.  You should also prefer a dual-flush toilet to regulate the amount of water.
• Tend your plants or garden at night: This will help you save up to 30% of the water that would otherwise evaporate in the morning or the afternoon.
• Use a water-saving device for the tap: If your household fixtures aren’t up-to-date, consider using things like a flow limiter or flow switch. You should also turn it off when brushing your teeth or not using it in general. That way, you can save up to 6 litres a minute.