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eco: Water Conservation
|by Nicholas Sopko
Oak Meadow Distance Learning
7th Grade Student
Water is very necessary for human life. Our
bodies need water to live. We use water to
grow our crops and to clean our environment.
The earth’s water supply is being contaminated and depleted by overuse and pollution.
Our planet has a water problem, and we have
to figure out what to do about it and devise
steps to prevent further waste.
Although water makes up 71% of the earth’s
surface, we are having trouble saving it. Take
California, for instance. They are now undergoing a major drought and by the next year,
according to NASA, will be out of water. This
could happen in more places if we are not
smarter on water conservation.
The easiest way to save water is to not use it
when you have no need for it. For instance,
you can run some warm water in a sink then
plug it up to rinse the dishes instead of running it the whole time, or turn the water off
while brushing your teeth.
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You should recycle as much water as possible. When washing fruit, you can save the
water and use it to water your plants. When
you change your pet’s drinking bowl, use it to
water your plants. When you clean out your
fish tank, put the water in a plant. When an
ice cube falls out of your refrigerator, put it in
your plant.
Always check your water bill. If the bill is
higher than usual, you may have a leak in
your home. Phone your local water company
and ask for them to check for leaks in or
around your home. Take 5-minute showers
instead of baths. Reward kids for the water
saving tips they use.
All of these things can help us save and use
water more wisely, and when we save water,
we can help other lands or people if they are
low, like California. It’s up to everyone now
to make a change and conserve water, because while water is considered a renewable
resource, we’re not getting any more of it on
this planet. There is only so much of it and we
need to preserve what we have. The best way
to do that is to follow these tips and save as
much as we can.