CELEBRATE WORLD WATER DAY

Abu Dhabi: To commemorate World Water Day 2009 and to bring awareness to the increasing importance of conserving water, the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) will organise various activities, which are open to the public and free of charge, on Friday, March 28, 2009 in the Family Park on Abu Dhabi Corniche.

The theme is--'Water is For All. Save It'.
'Walk for Water' is one of the interactive activity where people can experience how hard it is to walk for water, as is done in poorer countries

10 easy ways to conserve water

Fix that leak! Leaky faucets can waste thousands of gallons of water each year, like money down the drain. Repair or replace any old or damaged fixtures.

When washing dishes or vegetables in the sink, don't leave the water running.

If you have a pool, use a pool cover to cut down on evaporation. It will also keep your pool cleaner and reduce the need to add chemicals.

Minimise evaporation by watering your plants in the early morning or late at night, when temperatures are cooler.

Don't overfill the kettle when making a cup of tea. Only fill and boil what you need.

Make it a full load. Run your dishwasher only when it's full.

If you have a garden or own a farm, try to plant salt-water tolerant plants or those that don’t require a lot of water.

Do not keep water running while brushing your teeth or shaving.

Take quick showers instead of long baths.

Install water-saving shower heads and low-flow faucet aerators.