Question

List the various things for which we use water. Identify the things that lead to wastage of water.

Answer 1

(a) Use of water.

• For agricultural and industrial purposes.
• For drinking and cooking. 
• For personal hygiene. 
• For our pets. 
• Washing clothes and utensils. 
• Cleaning houses, vehicles, etc. 
• Watering plants in the garden.

(b) Identify the things that leads to wastage of water.

• When we pollute water. 
• When we don’t save water by building dams, water wells and irrigation systems. 
• When we waste water by using it excessively in flushes, bathrooms, etc. 
• When we don’t use water-efficient faucets (taps), showers, etc. 
• When we don’t repair faulty faucets. When we don’t close the tap when not required.
• When we use fountains and sprinklers in the gardens.