Minimising water wastage

Wastage of water is a serious issue in Bangladesh. We are not at all aware of efficient use of water, be it for a shower or for household chores. Many of us let the taps run for a long time without caring how much water is being wasted. Water is a precious natural resource. However, we often come across water being wasted in our neighbourhood indiscriminately. According to an estimate, at least 20 per cent of the piped supply water is wasted due to system loss. It is unfortunate that a large portion of our piped water just gets wasted through leaks due to lack of maintenance and monitoring.

Rich or poor, everyone needs water. So, we should use it efficiently. We should take steps to minimise water wastage. Schools, colleges and housing societies should organise meetings and raise awareness among the people about the importance of water in our lives.

Fariha Tabassum Piya,

Student of Department of Management,

University of Dhaka, Dhaka,

f.tabassum36@gmail.com