Top 10 ways to deal with water cut
THE spate of water disruption incidents that plagued Selangor and Kuala Lumpur in recent months was among the most severe, affecting more than 1.6 million people in the Klang Valley.
Malaysians appear to be no strangers to water supply disruptions, with each household coping with the crisis in their own unique way.
StarMetro spoke to several residents who were affected during the water crisis and found that some of them had creative ideas in saving water.
To better prepare ourselves for any future supply disruption, here is a compilation of some of the most creative yet practical ways to save water during a water shortage crisis.
1. Cup for brushing teeth
A Puchong resident showed us this unique method where she applied dishwashing liquid to a dirty dish and rinsed it in two basins of water to clean it. The basins of water were reused throughout the day, presumably until the water is too dirty and needed changing.
2. Two basins method
A Puchong resident showed us this unique method where she applied dishwashing liquid to a dirty dish and rinsed it in two basins of water to clean it. The basins of water were reused throughout the day, presumably until the water is too dirty and needed changing.
3. Single glass or bottle
Reuse a single glass, cup or bottle to drink water throughout the day instead of rinsing after every single use. Washing anything under running water in the kitchen sink takes up much more water than people realise.
4. Collecting shower water
Stand in a basin when showering in order to collect used shower water instead of letting it go down the drain. This used water can then be used in place of flushing the toilet, or as water for the plants.
5. Time your showers
In countries that experience droughts such as Australia, students are sometimes encouraged to time their showers with a stopwatch. It is a good practice to keep a clock in the bathroom so that showers can be limited to not more than five minutes of running water.
6. Multiple drinking bottles
Water supply disruptions in Malaysia tend to affect large areas at a time. Instead of having to constantly purchase mineral water from the shops, carrying multiple water bottles to be refilled at water coolers in one’s office or gym can reduce the cost of buying bottled drinking water.
7. Collecting rainwater
Ours is a tropical country that has a substantial amount of rainfall, thus we should collect rainwater by leaving buckets or wide-brimmed basins outside. This water can be used primarily for washing the floor or bathrooms.
8. Reuse water from cooking
Excess water used in cooking like for washing vegetables or boiling pasta often goes to waste. Instead of throwing it down the drain, this water is best used for watering the plants as it often contains leftover nutrients from the food.
9. Disposable plates
In a critical water shortage, Malaysians have often resorted to using disposable paper plates and plastic cutlery to eliminate washing dishes thereby avoid using a lot of water. This measure is for practical both households and eateries.
10. Store water in advance
During the recovery phase of a water disruption crisis, the water supply company usually implements a temporary two-days-on, two-days-off water rationing schedule. When a household has water supply, store as much water as you can in buckets and other water containers, to be used on the days when the taps are dry.
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