The Water

Contents

1. Introduction: Importance and problems2. Fresh water3. Current situation in our high school3.1 Toilets3.2 Fountains3.3 Irrigation in green areas3.4 Cleaning3.5 Heating4. System to save water4.1 Aerators4.2 Water saving device in cisterns4.3 Fountains4.4 Alternative heatings4.5 Others5. Awareness campaign to save water at home for students

Problems

Pollution in water

The amount of fresh water supply provided by the hydrological cycle does not increase

Fresh water

Current situation in our high school

Main areas

7 – 8 litres per flushToilets

Fountains

Irrigation

Cleaning

Heating

Consumption

System to save water

Aerators

5 litres per minute

Water saving device

1 - 3 litre per flush 12 litres per minute

Fountains

Alternative Heating

Heating with pit oilHeating accumulator

Heating with radiant tube Solar panels

Alternative Heating

Biomass

Wood

Gheothermal

Earth’s heat

OthersDrips irrigation

Awareness campaign to save water at home for students

Check faucets and pipes for leaks

Put plastic bottles in your toilet tank

Insulate your water pipes

Use your dishwasher and clothes washer for only full loads

When washing dishes by hand, don't leave the water running for rinsing

Some refrigerators, air conditioners and ice-makers are cooled with wasted flows of water

Teach your family to turn off faucets tightly after each use