Water Saving Tips

Here are a few tips on saving water indoors :

1. Never pour water down the drain when there may be another use for it such as watering a plant or garden, or for cleaning.
2. Verify that your home is leak free. Many homes have hidden water leaks. Read your water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter does not read exactly the same, there is a leak.
3. Repair dripping faucets by replacing washers. If your faucet is dripping at a rate of one drop per second, you can expect to waste 2,700 gallons per year. This adds to the cost of water and sewer utilities, or can strain your septic system.
4. Check for toilet tank leaks by adding food coloring to the tank. If the toilet is leaking, color will appear in the toilet bowl within 30 minutes. Check the toilet for worn out, corroded or bent parts. Most replacement parts are inexpensive, readily available and easily installed. (Flush as soon as test is done, since food coloring may stain tank.)
5. If the toilet handle frequently sticks in the flush position letting water run constantly, replace or adjust it.
6. Place a bucket in the shower to catch excess water and use this to water plants. The same technique can be used when washing dishes or vegetables in the sink.
7. In the shower, turn water on to get wet; turn off to lather up; then turn back on to rinse off. Repeat when washing your hair.
8. Install a toilet dam or displacement device such as a bag or bottle to cut down on the amount of water needed for each flush. Be sure installation does not interfere with the operating parts.
9. Insulate your water pipes. You'll get hot water faster and avoid wasting water while it heats up.
10. Store drinking water in the refrigerator. Don't let the tap run while you are waiting for cool water to flow.
11. Do not use running water to thaw meat or other frozen foods. Defrost food overnight in the refrigerator or use the defrost setting on your microwave.
12. Kitchen sink disposals require lots of water to operate properly. Start a compost pile as an alternate method of disposing of food waste instead of using a garbage disposal. Garbage disposals also can add 50 percent to the volume of solids in a septic tank, which can lead to malfunctions and maintenance problems.
13. Consider installing an instant water heater on your kitchen sink so you don't have to let the water run while it heats up. This will reduce water heating costs for your household.
14. When washing dishes by hand, fill one sink or basin with soapy water. Quickly rinse under a slow-moving stream from the faucet.
15. Never install a water-to-air heat pump or air-conditioning system. Newer air-to-air models are just as efficient and do not waste water.
16. Don't let water run while shaving or washing your face. Brush your teeth first while waiting for water to get hot, then wash or shave after filling the basin.
17. Install water softening systems only when necessary. Save water and salt by running the minimum amount of regenerations necessary to maintain water softness. Turn softeners off while on vacation.
18. If you have a well at home, check your pump periodically. Listen to hear if the pump kicks on and off while water is not being used. If it does, you have a leak.
19. Avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily. Dispose of tissues, insects and other similar waste in the trash rather than the toilet.

Do your part in saving water =)

Save Our River!

Save our river!
we all know that nowadays,
our river is getting dirty and dirtier..
and it is called water pollution..
right now,who is to be blamed?
don't blame others!
we should blame ourselves!
do you all know that river
is one of the natural resources for water?
the WATER that we drink everyday,
and we use in our daily life!
do you know that?
do you realize that 2-3 decades ago,
our river was clean, very clean..
this is because the people cared about their future,
their heir..
but now,
most of the people are selfish!
and right now,
we have to work together
and save our river
for the future..
Please!

SMK (P) Sri Aman's Rainwater Harvesting.

SMK (P) Sri Aman's Rainwater Harvesting 2009 Team consist of 7 members. This club is supervised by Pn. Nor Hafizah binti Amran,the club's adviser. The president is Nursyazwana Izzati. The secretary is Nur Syafeeqah,and the leader for activity is Nur Shahirah. The other AJKs are Nur Fatini,Iqffa Nadia,Izzah Athirah and Rohathira.

Introduction to Rainwater Harvesting...

Hello,do you all know what is Rainwater Harvesting actually is??? Let me tell you about it.

Rainwater harvesting is the gathering, or accumulating and storing, of rainwater.
Traditionally, rainwater harvesting has been practiced in areas where water exists in plenty, and has provided drinking water, domestic water, water for livestock, water for small / Little irrigation and a way to increase ground water levels.

There are many types of systems to harvest rainwater. Not able systems are systems for runoff rainwater (eg hillside run-off) and rooftop rainwater harvesting systems. The type used depends greatly on the purpose (domestic or industrial use) and to some extent also on economics and physical and human considerations. Generally speaking, rooftop rainwater systems are most used as they are most economical (if there is more than 254 mm of precipitation a year)

At the moment, 2 types of systems are generally used. These include DIY and commercial systems. Both of these systems are known under the term water harvesters and require only a limited amount of knowledge to set up (if basic systems are used). In both cases, the system consists of a storage tank to store the water and piping (to guide the water in). Additionally, extra pressuring equipment as pressure vessels, inline pump controllers or pressure sensitive pumps may also be required.Finally, water purifying equipment as water-purifying plants, UV-lights or distillation equipment are sometimes (depending on local conditions ) added to purify the collected water. The system is then called a Greywater treatment system. Greywater systems are usually preferred over regular water harvesters as they allow the system to not only treat the rainwater, but water from other sources as well (eg the watercloset; if plants are used). However, this feature may also be averted by using a UV-lamp and composting toilet instead.
Depending on local circumstances, a gravity-fed system may already be enough to have a pressured water collection system. In the latter case, no pumps/pressure vessels are thus required to have a pressured system. In practice, gravity-controlled systems are usually created by placing the water harvester on an elevation (eg rooftops).

DIY Domestic System

As water conservation is becoming more and more popular, more people have begun to make their own homebrew installation. These systems range from traditional technologies like rain barrels to more complex greywater systems. Through the Internet, plans and accurate construction information have become available. Depending on the degree of personal skill and preference, a more basic (regular water tank and piping) -or more advanced (e.g. pressured systems with water treatment, etc.) system is chosen.

Commercial domestic systems

Commercial systems are also made. They are offered by a variety of companies ... Commercial rain harvesters can be obtained in both pressurized as gravity-fed systems Greywater treatment systems are sold by companies as Water Works UK, Nubian Water Systems, BRAC Systems, ... Again, they are available in pressurised as gravity-fed system.

Photos of Rainwater Harvesting...