Water reaches us conveniently in the comfort of our homes. But how many of us, the residents of Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, realise that we might be facing a threat of water supply shortage by 2014?
It is reported that the Federal Government foresees water supply shortage by 2014. If so, the government should take imperative move to ensure that the project of Treatment Plant goes smoothly. Otherwise, the residents of the abovementioned three states will be the victims of politics.
Besides government, it is also our responsibility as consumer to ensure that the water supply is sufficient.
Each individual plays an important role in conserving water and it should start from home as the saying goes, ‘Charity starts from home.’
For example, the water I used to bath my baby will be used to flush the toilet, wash the bathroom or mop the floor. Other than this, I also use the water I used to soak the vegetables to rinse the dishes after our meals. There are so many ways to conserve water. Besides being a responsible individual, one will also feel contented seeing a decrease in water bills.
The crux of the matter is to educate the public. We should go hand in hand in conserving water and making sure that we have sufficient water to go on comfortably. Pipes leakage should be reported immediately. Children should be taught in school and at home on how to use water wisely.
It is also crucial to educate the public on proper waste disposal. Rivers should be preserved because it is a source of water supply too.
A little effort from each individual will make a big difference. The next time when you ignore a leaking pipe or water wastage, think of a child dying every 20 seconds due to water-related disease.
Edited and published in The Star newspaper:
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/3/22/focus/8318191&sec=focus
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