Most of us know the importance of saving energy, and many know the importance of saving water. But few of us connect that by saving one, we also save the other.
A large amount of energy is required to treat water and pump it to your home, just as a vast amount of water is needed to cool the power plants that generate electricity.
It takes around 15,000 litres of water to produce enough electricity to power a 60 watt light globe for 12 hours per day over a year.
In the home, heating water for showers, shaving, cooking and cleaning also uses a considerable amount of energy. Read more
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