Do you love water? Do you love playing in a lake or on the beach? Large bodies of water are great for our relaxation and can be so much fun but water is more than that, its life! Even though we can survive for at least a week without food, the most we can live without water is just three days. Can you imagine living without water? Water is something we all use every day – to drink, bathe, wash our hands, wash clothes, water plants, cooking and much more. But have you ever stopped to think about how special water really is? World Water Day fell on March 22, and this is a good time to be reminded how precious water is and what we can do to save it!
Another remarkable fact is that, although 71 percent of the Earth is covered in water only one percent of it is drinkable! The rest is salty water in the oceans or locked in ice. This means that the clean, fresh water we use is very limited, and it’s important to protect it. The world’s supply of fresh water is not endless.
As more people use water, it becomes harder to find enough clean water for everyone. By saving water, we help ensure there will be enough for all the people, animals, and plants that need it. Water is important for nature! Trees, animals, and plants all depend on it. If we waste too much water, it can harm the environment. When we save water, we also help protect our rivers, lakes, and oceans from pollution and overuse.
Do you know it takes energy to pump, treat, and transport water? The more water we use, the more energy is needed. By saving water, we also help save energy, which is good for the planet. In some parts of the world, clean water is very hard to find. Many children walk for miles every day to get a bucket of water, and sometimes it isn’t even clean. By saving water, we show respect for people who don’t have easy access to it and remind ourselves that we need to share what we have.
So as children how can you help conserve earth’s most precious resource? Little things matter a lot, like turning off the tap when brushing your teeth, taking shorter showers and getting your parents to fix leaks in your home are some of the ways you can help. Water gets wasted a lot in the garden as well; you can ask your mum to water the plants early in the morning or late in the evening when it’s cooler, so less water evaporates and tell your father to use a bucket of water to wash the bike or car, instead of letting the hose run. You can also collect rainwater and use it to water the plants and fill your ponds.
Every small action makes a big difference!
On World Water Day, let’s all remember how important water is and commit to saving it. Whether at home, at school, or with friends, we can all do our part to protect this precious resource for ourselves and for future generations. So, let’s make every drop count!
See you next week!
Aunty Hashani
