All living things need water to survive. Can you imagine living without water? What are the activities you would not be able to do if there is no water supply to your home? About three-fourths of the Earth's surface is covered with water. That is why Earth is also called the water planet. But do you know how much water is readily available for use? Most of the water (about 97%) is in the seas and oceans as salt water. This water is too salty to be used for drinking and irrigation. Thus, only a tiny fraction (about 3%) of the Earth's water is available to us as fresh water. Out of this, 2.997% is locked up in the ice caps or glaciers or is buried so deep under that it costs too much to extract. So, only about 0.003% of the fresh water is easily available to us as groundwater, rivers, lakes, streams, soil moisture, and water vapour.
Why do we have to save the water? We have seen that a lot of water is required to keep our family alive and well. Multiply this many billions or times to see how much the world's people require on a single day for their personal use! And if you remember, we know that this is only about 8%, a very tiny amount, of what the world requires totally! So isn't it important to save water? The process of saving water can begin at home, at school, with YOU! There is few tips for you to save the water.
1. Inform the municipality or call a plumber if you spot any leaking pipes in your neighbourhood.
2. Use a wet cloth to clean the car instead of using hose.
3. Repair all leaky pipes and taps.
4. Do not leave a tap running while brushing your teeth.
5. Take water in a bucket for your bath instead of using the shower. A bath in a tub is a largest
amount of water. Always remeber to shut the tap tight after each use.
You can do all this yourself. In addition, you can also tell other about the importance of saving water and teach them how to save it. All of us have a responsibility to do this. If we do not save water, all of us have to stand in long queues for every day.
Thank you for reading <<<Gomtwing's essay>>> #3 *Water and its Importance*
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