To mitigate the effects of California’s current drought, which began in late 2011, Governor Jerry Brown enacted drastic water conservation measures in March 2017. If you travel to California in 2018, you will probably be affected by these conservation regulations. So, one needs to save water while traveling and also staying at home.
Actually, you need to save water every time. In some parts of the state, you will even see brown lawns.
Similarly, you may have to cope with water conservation measures if you visit drought-prone US states during the summer months.
Perfect Guide & Ways to Save Water While Traveling
Water restrictions may also be put into effect if a local water source becomes temporarily polluted or if a water main breaks during your visit. In reality, we should all be conserving water, wherever we live, and we should also avoid wasting water when we are away from home. Here are some simple ways to conserve water while you are traveling.
As You Plan Your Trip
- Learn about local conservation regulations. If you are heading to a known drought area, such as California, find out what you can and cannot do with water. At a minimum, don’t expect to be served water at a restaurant unless you ask for it.
- Find out how you can keep up with local news, whether you read news websites online, watch television or listen to the radio. If you are in a foreign country and can’t read the local language, use Google Translate or another online translator to read news headlines online. A quick glance at daily headlines will tell you if a water emergency has occurred.
- Choose sustainable / green accommodations. There are several organizations that certify hotels that meet sustainability standards, including Green Seal, Green Key, Green Globe, and the Rainforest Alliance.
- If potable water is a scarce commodity at your destination, consider purchasing a portable water purification kit instead of relying on bottled water. Practice using the kit before you leave home.
At the Camping and Hiking Area
- In the camping area, you might face two things, one is you carrying water with you in your organized backpack, Or the other thing is the camping and hiking area has a water source. First, check if the area has a water source or not.
- You should make sure of the area you are traveling, if that area is safe with water or not. If the water source isn’t safe, you need to take some medicines to use the water.
- To save water while traveling to these camping areas, you should carry a proper bag, camping pots and so one.
- Make sure you store the water properly. Check if the pot or the jar for storing water has any leak or not.
At Your Hotel
- Take short showers. Long showers and tub baths require more water.
- Once you have figured out how to operate the shower faucet and set the water temperature, explain the process to your travel companions. They will waste less water because they will already know how the shower works.
- Choose the correct flush type on dual-flush toilets. The lower-flush option is for liquid waste. Only use the higher-flush option for solid waste.
- Turn off all faucets in your room. Dripping faucets waste an amazing amount of water.
- Don’t run the sink water while you shave or brush your teeth. Turn off the faucet until you need to rinse your razor or toothbrush.
- Don’t flush your trash. If you use a tissue to dispose of an insect or chewing gum, place it in a trash can.
- Reuse towels and sheets. Your hotel should offer you this option, particularly in drought-prone areas.
- Report leaks. If you can’t shut off a faucet or you hear water dripping, call the front desk. Follow up if the leak is not repaired quickly.
- Hand washes your laundry. Hand washing uses less water. If you must use an electric washing machine, wash full loads only. (Tip: Pack lightweight clothing that you can wash by hand. Bring a small amount of powdered laundry detergent in a zipper-closure plastic bag or plastic jar.)
- Conserve electricity. Water is used in to generate electricity, so cutting back on power use saves water, too.
On the Road
- Pack a small funnel if you are driving long distances. Use it if you need to add water to your overflow tank or radiator so that none will spill. You can also use the funnel to refill a water bottle from a drinking fountain or faucet.
- Pour leftover ice and water onto plants, not onto pavement or dirt.
- Ask locals about recycling bin locations or, if you have room, pack your recycling and take it home with you.
Looking at the bluest sky, I forget all my stresses. Going through the green I try to breathe, more than I do in my reality. So, that’s why I love camping.
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