The wet season is here! But that does not mean that we should waste our water supply. While many parts of Metro Manila have observed heavy rainfall recently, some parts of the country still experience insufficient rain, which further declines the water level supply in our reservoir dams.

It is no secret that water is an essential resource used every day for cleaning ourselves, the food we eat, and our surroundings to prevent the spread of diseases. To help alleviate the impacts of climate change, here are nine practical strategies to save water.

1. 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: Shorten showers by aiming for about just five minutes, to conserve water and energy for heating.

2. 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗽 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: To prevent unnecessary water waste, turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth, washing your face, and cleaning the dishes.

3. 𝗥𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿: Reuse water used for washing rice and vegetables or rinsing dishes to water indoor plants. Laundry water can also be used for toilet flushing.

4. 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗲:  Save water by sweeping the dirt on sidewalks and roads instead of using a hose to clean them.

5. 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝘆: Wait until you have a full load of laundry before using your washing machine to maximize water efficiency.

6. 𝗙𝗶𝘅 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀 𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗣: Immediately fix even small leaks in your home’s plumbing system because it can eventually waste a lot of water.

7. 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝘆: Water your plants in the early morning or late evening to minimize evaporation.

8. 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿: Set up rain barrels or containers to capture rainwater for outside uses like cleaning, watering plants, or filling toilet bowls. 

SM City Baguio features a water catchment basin designed to gather and treat water for recycling within the mall.

As a part of every community that it serves, SM Supermalls is aware of the fundamental role it can play in promoting water security and conservation, championing water reuse, and being the catalyst of a sustainable solution. Water catchment basins in 25 malls have been installed to help prevent flooding as well as soil erosion during heavy downpours. 

In its malls nationwide, water is reused for non-potable use, such as cleaning the malls, flushing toilets, and watering plants. Last July, SM City Baguio introduced the first of its-kind in a mall-setting facility that converts rainwater into potable water and contributes to the city’s water management measures. 

9. 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀: Spread the word about water conservation among family, friends, and neighbors to create a positive impact and viable solutions.

Keep in mind that every little bit helps, and by putting these water-saving tips into practice, we can significantly contribute to preserving this vital resource for everyone’s future.

To know more about SM Supermalls’ water conservation efforts, visit SM Supermalls or follow SMSupermalls on social media.