Saving Water

Looking Around 2 — Water. Saving every drop and fixing leaks matches Jal Shakti ideas in the Water chapter.

• Fresh water is limited — we must save it.
• Simple habits: turn off tap, reuse, rain harvesting (intro).
• Every drop counts.

Verbal: Fresh water is limited — turn off the tap while brushing; fix drips; do not waste at the cooler.

Symbolic: Small drip × many days = many litres lost. Turn off tap → save litres weekly.

Level 1 — Why save?

Only small fraction of Earth's water is drinkable.

Level 1 — Home habits

Turn off tap while brushing; fix leaking tap; short shower.

Level 1 — School

Don't waste drinking water at cooler; report leaks.

Level 2 — Reuse (safe ways)

Water plants with rice-washing water (if no soap).

Level 2 — India

Jal Shakti campaigns; stepwells history; dry Rajasthan saves every drop.

How can you save water while brushing teeth?

Step 1 — Wet brush, **turn off tap**.
Step 2 — Brush without running water.
Step 3 — Turn on briefly to rinse.
Answer: Don't leave tap running.

• One way to save water at home.
• Is a dripping tap a waste?
• Why store rain in tank (intro)?

Stretch: How can rice-washing water be reused safely at home? Why is saving water important in Rajasthan?

Revision tip: Put a sticker near your home tap: "Off while brushing" — check it every morning.

Open the Practice tab for graded questions on Saving Water.