Water Conservation In The Environment - Grade 6 Science

- Water conservation is proper use and care of water without wasting.
- Water conservation ensures that there is water for future use.
- It minimizes effect of drought as water is still available during dry seasons.
- Conserved water also contributes to good environment.

Ways of conserving water

1. Reusing water.
2. Reducing use of water.
3. Recycling used water.
4. Harvesting rain water.
5. Constructing of dams.
6. Mulching.

Reusing as a method of water conservation

- When used water is used for another purpose, we say water has been re-used. For example:

1. Water used to rinse clothes is sprinkled on an earthen floor to keep off dust.
2. Water used to wash vegetables is used to water plants.

Rain water should be harvested and kept in tanks for later use. When it is raining, we can use containers to collect water. Rainwater Harvesting Tank

Reducing use and wastage of water at home and in school.

- We can reduce wastage of water by:

• Repairing leaking taps.
• Using a basin to take a bath instead of using a shower.
• Watering plants using watering bottles instead of overhead irrigation.
• Using a glass to drink water instead of drinking water directly from the tap.
• Turning off water taps after use.

Recycling as a method of water conservation

- Recycling water involves treating already used water.
- Recycling makes used water suitable for use once again.

Mulching as a method of water conservation

- Young plants are covered with dry plant materials around the base of the stem.
- Mulching helps reduce evaporation of water from the soil, therefore conserving moisture in the soil.

Construction of dams

- Dams are used to hold flowing water for future use.
- They are also called water reservoirs.