As people who live in Kerala, we are fortunate that we get abundant rainfall and don’t have problems with water shortage. And for that reason, we are often careless about our water usage, inadvertently wasting water because of this. However, water is a precious resource, and it is important that we manage it wisely especially with the growing demand for sustainable living reflected in the real estate market trends in Trivandrum.
Why You Must Save Water
Whether you live in an independent house or in an apartment, you must be mindful of the water usage in your home. Let’s quickly look at the reasons why we need to conserve water.
Water Scarcity & Groundwater Depletion
With the population increasing steadily, construction and infrastructure work is also going up. Trees are felled with alarming regularity, leading to soil erosion and a depletion of groundwater. This means that residential complexes and apartment buildings have to reduce their water footprint and be less dependent on municipal sources for water.
If we are careful today, we can ensure that the future generations don’t have to suffer.
Cost Savings
By managing water usage efficiently, you can reduce your monthly water bills. You can also bring down the energy bills; the motor to pump water can be used less; water treatment cost can be reduced as well. This translates into financial benefits for the whole community.
Environmental Preservation
By conserving water, you can help protect precious natural resources like groundwater, rivers, lakes, and ponds, and do your bit to maintain healthy ecosystems near your city.
Infrastructure Resilience
Implementing rainwater harvesting, recycling waste water to water garden plants and so on, goes a long way in reducing the burden on the city’s water infrastructure, adding resilience and sustainability to the system.
Additionally, it is important to ensure that all waste water is properly treated and made harmless before releasing it into the environment so that no flora or fauna is harmed, and that the groundwater does not get contaminated either.
Apartment Water Conservation Tips
Here are some simple and practical steps you can take to save water in your Trivandrum apartment and practice effective apartment water conservation.
Fix Leaking Pipes and Taps
It’s a good idea to get your plumbing checked by a professional plumbing service. A thorough inspection of pipes, taps, shower heads, and even flushes, will reveal any leaks. Make sure these are repaired immediately. You may think it’s just a few slow drops, but over time, this wasted water could be in hundreds of litres. Also, if not fixed, the leaks could become bigger and even cause flooding in your apartment. And that’s something you do not want!
Close Taps When Not in Use
Before you wonder why we are saying this, think: how often when you or anyone in the family brushes, is the tap left open for the entire duration of the brushing? Ah, you hadn’t thought of that one, had you? Therein lies the problem.
We don’t even stop to think that we are actually wasting water by letting it flow while we are brushing. Every time you have to wash the brush or rinse your mouth, open the tap, and close it immediately after. Do the same if you take showers.
It is important that everyone at home is made to understand the importance of this, and that they follow it, to have a sustainable apartment.
Install Low-Flow Taps
You get low-flow taps and shower heads in the market, which can be easily installed in your bathrooms and kitchen. These fixtures will ensure that water is not wasted by reducing the force and the quantity of water that comes out of the taps and shower heads.
Flush Tanks With Two Buttons
Dual flush toilets are way more efficient than their older cousins, the single flush ones, when it comes to water conservation. You don’t need to empty the entire tank every time someone uses the toilet. Depending on the need, you can just use the half tank flush button or the full tank flush, and save hundreds of litres of water every month.
Conclusion
One of the best things you can do to ensure proper water management is to purchase flats from a builder who makes conscious efforts towards sustainability. At Varma Homes, we recognize the need to conserve water, manage usage, and treat waste water.
Be part of the solution, not the pollution! Choose sustainable Flats in Trivandrum with water-wise features and community-focused living.
FAQs
Why is water management important in flats in Trivandrum?
Even though Kerala receives abundant rainfall, rising population, urbanization, and groundwater depletion make water management crucial. Proper water conservation in flats helps reduce dependency on municipal sources, lowers costs, and ensures long-term sustainability for residents.
What water-saving features should I look for when buying flats in Trivandrum?
When choosing a flat, look for features like rainwater harvesting systems, dual flush toilets, low-flow taps, efficient plumbing, and wastewater treatment plants. Builders like Varma Homes integrate such eco-friendly solutions to ensure sustainable living.
How can residents in Trivandrum apartments reduce water wastage?
Residents can take simple steps such as fixing leaking taps, turning off water while brushing or showering, using dual-flush systems, and installing low-flow fixtures. Additionally, community-level initiatives like rainwater harvesting and wastewater recycling can significantly reduce wastage.
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