Geography project about water: June 2011

Sunday, 26 June 2011

Video on saving water

Both video are combined into one.

First video shows that we can conserve water by not running the water at full max.
Second video shows that we can save water by turning off the tap while we are applying soap to the cups.

Monday, 13 June 2011

After Implementation

Before Implementation

Lynn's

Days (date)	Water Usage
Day 1( 07 / 06 / 2011 )	13167815
Day 2( 08 / 06 / 2011 )	13170921
Day 3( 09 / 06 / 2011 )	13174136
Day 4( 10 / 06 / 2011 )	13177265
Day 5( 11 / 06 / 2011 )	13180491

Mei Yee's

Days (date)	Water Usage
Day 1( 07 / 06 / 2011 )	10043681
Day 2( 08 / 06 / 2011 )	10046950
Day 3( 09 / 06 / 2011 )	10050118
Day 4( 10 / 06 / 2011 )	10053217
Day 5( 11 / 06 / 2011 )	10056452

Shu Fang's

Days (date)	Water Usage
Day 1( 07 / 06 / 2011 )	10381791
Day 2( 08 / 06 / 2011 )	10385150
Day 3( 09 / 06 / 2011 )	10388397
Day 4( 10 / 06 / 2011 )	10391786
Day 5( 11 / 06 / 2011 )	10394942

Bei Zhi's

Days (date)	Water Usage
Day 1( 07 / 06 / 2011 )	12141418
Day 2( 08 / 06 / 2011 )	12145457
Day 3( 09 / 06 / 2011 )	12148724
Day 4( 10 / 06 / 2011 )	12152075
Day 5( 11 / 06 / 2011 )	12155144

Winnie's

Days (date)	Water Usage
Day 1( 07 / 06 / 2011 )	12706522
Day 2( 08 / 06 / 2011 )	12709534
Day 3( 09 / 06 / 2011 )	12712532
Day 4( 10 / 06 / 2011 )	12715404
Day 5( 11 / 06 / 2011 )	12718452

Average Water Used:

Lynn : 3169
Mei Yee : 3192.75
Shu Fang : 3287.75
Bei Zhi : 3431.5
Winnie : 2982.5

Difference in average water used between Before and After Implementation:
(Name : Before Implemetnation --> After Implementatio = Result)

Lynn : 3917.5 --> 3169 = 748.5
Mei Yee : 4798 --> 3192.75 = 1605.5
Shu Fang : 5497.75 --> 3287.75 = 2210
Bei Zhi : 4897.75 --> 3431.5 = 1466.25
Winnie : 4424.25 --> 2982.5 = 1441.75

The Uses Of Water Conversation Tools

USES OF WATER CONVERSATION TOOLS

Toilet Leak Detection Tablets
The toilet leak detection tablets are used to detect if there is a toilet leak.If the toilet is leaking, people will be able to repair it and water will be conserved.

Toilet Fill Cycle Diverter
The Fill Cycle Diverter directs more water to the tank and less to the bowl during refill.The goal is for the tank and bowl to finish filling in the same amount of time.Estimated savings are ½ gallon per flush

Toilet Tank Bank
The Toilet Tank Bank helps toilets that use 3.5, 5, or more gallons per flush to be more efficient. The bag takes up space in your tank, so that less water is needed to refill the tank after each flush. Estimated savings are ½ gallon per flush.

Bathroom Faucet Aerator
The current plumbing code for residential bathroom faucets is a flow rate of 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm). By installing this high-efficiency aerator, you can cut your water use to 1.0 gpm.

Kitchen Faucet Aerator
The current plumbing code for residential kitchen faucets is a flow rate of 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm). By installing this low-flow aerator, you can cut your water use to 1.5 gpm.

High-Efficiency Showerhead
The current plumbing code for showerheads is a flow rate of 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm). This high-efficiency model uses only 1.5 gpm and still delivers good pressure.

5-Minute Shower Timer
This timer suctions on to your shower wall, and when all the sand has run through, time’s up!

Home Water Audit Kit
The kit contains tools to help you determine how much water your current toilet, showerhead, kitchen and bathroom faucets use, and whether installing new, high-efficiency fixtures would help you save water and money. Kit contains a flow bag, drip gauge, toilet leak detection tablets, and a toilet tape measure.

Watering Gauges
Use these gauges to measure total rainfall and/or sprinkler output. Place the gauges in an area that you regularly water so it will collect all water, whether from rainfall or irrigation.

Wednesday, 8 June 2011

Water Conservation Tools

Tools that can be use to conserve water

Toilet Leak Detection Tablets
Toilet Fill Cycle Diverter
Toilet Tank Bank
Bathroom faucet aerator
Kitchen Faucet Aerator
High-efficiency shower head
5-minute shower time
Home Water Audit Kit
Watering gauge

TOILET LEAK DETECTION TABLETS

TOILET FILL CYCLE DIVERTER

TOILET TANK BANK

                                                                  FAUCET AERATOR

HIGH-EFFICIENCY SHOWERHEAD

5-MINUTE SHOWER TIMER

HOME WATER AUDIT KIT

WATERING GAUGES

Tuesday, 7 June 2011

Ways To Save Water At Home

1.Take a shower instead of a bath and you will use half as much water.
2.Don't leave the tap running while you are washing the dishes.
3.Only run your washing machine when you have a full load.
4.Collect rainwater and use them to water the plants.
5. When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load.
6. Keep a bucket in the shower to catch water as it warms up. Use this water to flush toilets or water plants.
7.Water only when necessary. More plants die from over-watering than from under-watering.
8.Drop your tissue in the trash instead of flushing it and save water every time.
9.Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap.
10. Collect the water you use for rinsing fruits and vegetables, then reuse it to water houseplants.

Before Implementation

This is what our group used to take down the water measurements.

Before Implementation
Lynn's

Days (date)	Water Usage
Day 1( 02 / 06 / 2011 )	13148069
Day 2( 03 / 06 / 2011 )	13152140
Day 3( 04 / 06 / 2011 )	13155278
Day 4( 05 / 06 / 2011 )	13161007
Day 5( 06 / 06 / 2011 )	13163739