Featured image (R) courtesy: Dr Divya Sharma

In Bengaluru, where water shortages are becoming a big problem, people are coming up with clever ways to deal with it. Some are taking shorter showers, while others are working from home to save water. Some are even using public toilets more and looking into ways to collect rainwater.

One person making a difference is Dr Divya Sharma, a dermatologist in the city. She recently shared some tips on X about how her family of four is saving a whopping 600 litres of water every day without changing their usual routine.

Based on her household experiences, she shares four simple yet effective steps to conserve water at the household level:

1. Say ‘no’ to overhead showers

Divya advises switching from overhead showers to bucket baths.

1/ No overhead showers. As a dermatologist I have always encouraged bucket bath. Shower uses ~13 liters per minute while a bucket is 20 liters. A 5 min shower vs bucket bath saves 45 ltr per person

Approx saving: 180 ltrhttps://t.co/xT3Ej8u1Hm

— Dr. Divya Sharma (@divya_sharmaMD) March 17, 2024

As a dermatologist, she recommends taking bucket baths. She explains that using an overhead shower for a long time can dry out your skin quickly and make eczema worse. Shorter baths help prevent water loss through the skin and keep your skin healthy.

2. Use aerators on taps

Sharing another key step, Divya suggests installing aerators on all taps. She points out that this step will reduce water consumption during a 30-minute dishwashing session from 450 to 90 litres.

2/ We've fixed aerators on all taps. 30 minute dish washing session now consumes ~90 ltr versus ~450 ltr earlier. This is for small utensils throughout the day.
For end of day full load -Dishwasher is used which is more water efficient than manual washing
Approx saving:360 ltr pic.twitter.com/ps0qdYIo1N

— Dr. Divya Sharma (@divya_sharmaMD) March 17, 2024

3. Repurpose RO water

In addition to this, Divya suggests collecting waste water from RO for mopping and gardening to maximise water reuse. This is estimated to save up to 30 litres of water per day.

3/ All waste water from RO is being collected in a container and this water is used for mopping and garden use.

Approx saving: 30 lts

— Dr. Divya Sharma (@divya_sharmaMD) March 17, 2024

4. Take small steps, create big impact

Divya advocates for the strategic usage of washing machines — that is only using the washing machine when there is a full load.

4/ Others: washing machine used once full load is achieved.
Car wash has been stopped- every day dusting and alternate day wet cloth cleaning- car still sparkles!
Single push flush use
Asked plumber to audit any pipe leakages

Approx saving: 30 lts

— Dr. Divya Sharma (@divya_sharmaMD) March 17, 2024

Collectively, these initiatives helped her save about 600 litres every single day. She stressed on how small savings can add up to significant numbers without affecting your lifestyle much.

Small initiatives help save ~600 ltrs per day in our household of 4.
Plus there is ZERO impact on our lifestyle. Small savings add upto big numbers

Please share your ideas for water conservation at household level.#BengaluruWaterCrisis

— Dr. Divya Sharma (@divya_sharmaMD) March 17, 2024

Her easy-to-implement water-saving techniques have captured the public’s attention. Her post has garnered significant engagement with over 90,000 views so far!

Edited by Pranita Bhat

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‘I Save 600 Litres of Water Everyday’: Bengaluru Doctor Shares Easy Tricks To Start At Home

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Featured image (R) courtesy: Dr Divya Sharma

In Bengaluru, where water shortages are becoming a big problem, people are coming up with clever ways to deal with it. Some are taking shorter showers, while others are working from home to save water. Some are even using public toilets more and looking into ways to collect rainwater.

One person making a difference is Dr Divya Sharma, a dermatologist in the city. She recently shared some tips on X about how her family of four is saving a whopping 600 litres of water every day without changing their usual routine.

Based on her household experiences, she shares four simple yet effective steps to conserve water at the household level:

1. Say ‘no’ to overhead showers

Divya advises switching from overhead showers to bucket baths.

1/ No overhead showers. As a dermatologist I have always encouraged bucket........

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