Source: Manila Bulletin - Doing its share in water conservation, the Department of Education (DepEd) has directed all its units nationwide to respond to the call of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) to use water efficiently and save at least 10 percent of the usual consumption.
Education Secretary Armin Luistro said it is important for people to realize that water is a precious resource which if not used efficiently can lead to serious health and socio-economic problems.
“People have the wrong notion that water is a limitless resource, but actually a clean and potable water is not readily available in many areas thus the need to be very responsible in its use,” Luistro said.
Water conservation tips have been issued by MWSS to be posted in conspicuous areas in schools and communities and to be discussed in class under the Health Education topic.
Some of the water conservation tips include the regular maintenance of plumbing system, recycling of water to flush toilets, water plants or clean floors and closing of water valves when not in use especially during weekends and long vacations.
