World Water Day – 22 March
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What is World Water Day?
World Water Day is part of a global mission to get safer water for all.
It’s a day for people to learn, get involved and take action.
This is the 24th year, and it’s organised by UN Water in collaboration with governments and partners.
The United Nations organisation sets a theme each year.
What is the theme for 2017?
This year World Water Day’s theme is wastewater.
What’s that?
Wastewater is water that has been used.
This includes water from homes, businesses, industries and institutions.
The term covers everything from sewage and bathwater to washing up water.
This year’s campaign, ‘Why waste water?’, is about reducing and reusing wastewater.
How can I waste less water?
UN Water suggests taking these simple steps –
1. Turn off the tap while you’re brushing your teeth
2. Turn off the tap while washing up or scrubbing vegetables.
3. Put rubbish, oils, chemicals and food in the bin, not down the drain. The dirtier your wastewater, the more energy and money it costs to treat it.
4. Collect used water from your kitchen sink or bath and use it to water your plants
5. You cans also collect and use this water to wash your bike or car.