The only way I can think of is to enforce ways that would make people use less water. A couple of ways would be like:
-dispose of hazardous material properly - this prevents contamination of the water
- Install an aerator- convenient way of faucets and showers using less water
- Collect rainwater
-Insulated water pipes - easy way to get hot water, getting faster hot water, you’ll cut down on the time you have to run your faucet while waiting for water to heat up.
Optional ways to reduce water:
Buy foods close to their natural form and just using less water at homes or anywhere.
The easy answer is that you raise the price of water to reduce the consumption. The poor are always going to be at a disadvantage, I, nor you can do anything about that. The real question is: How bad do you want to solve the problem?
Think about it, people are already purchasing bottles of water for at least one dollar. I believe if you purchased enough to fill up a gallon container it would be the equivalent of eight water bottles. Thus, people are willing to pay eight dollars per gallon for bottled water. If you apply this price to their water they receive from their tap, the cost, at their current consumption rate would be astronomical. Therefore, they would have to reduce the amount of water they use.
That's very true that bottled water rates at an astronomic price, however, that's purely for drinking use, and the water is of much greater quality than anything you might find out tap water.
Applying an increase is a good idea to cut consumption, but at prices marginal to that of bottled water.
The only thing I pay for water is the electricity to pump it out of the ground. Should the government be able to come to my house and tell me how long I can run my well pump?
For the United States, I feel that it is an awareness issue. People should have the right to all of the water that they want, seeing as how they will be paying for it. Regardless of price, however, water is something that we, as Americans, have gotten use to taking advantage of. Life is priceless, and we all need water to live; essentially, I think that's something that most of us have forgotten.
Forcing people to cut back is not exactly a postive way to go about things. People should be educated, but never forced to do something they don't want to do. Those who are using large amounts of water are also paying for it. So let take the positive path and educate.. NOT FORCE..
just educating isn't enough. just because we are educated not to kill doesn't mean we don't. just because we are educated to share doesn't me we will. you can't just say educate because educating doesn't do enough. i say that we need government intervention and control over such things. how else can it get don?
I believe that if we want to use more water that is our choice. If we can supply the money to we should be allowed the benefit. you can not really force anyone to use less water, especially if you do not live with them.
I think that forcing people to cut back is the wrong way to go about this. By putting the information out there, and by setting a positive example, people are going to cut back.
You can't force people to care, but you can provide them with the neccessary resources to care, if they want to. There are many people in the world who, if given the right information, will cut back, and they have.
Simple. Be more aware of how much water we use and how often we are using it. Cut down shower time, restrict the amount of water just simply flowing right back down the drain. In a world that has become much more "eco-friendly" and "green", these changes shouldnt be too drastic and most will be willing to jump on the bandwagon. If America takes a leadership role and intiates this type of earth-friendly approach to conserving water, it is highly likely that the rest of the world will want to join in as well.
Maybe we should start with re-prioritizing....if you live in Arizona, for example, you might have to live without a water park. I think the problem is that we always think we can use resources to create the kind of environment we want to live in, as opposed to letting the natural abundance or scarcity of a resource dictate how we live.
false.
Water is a product that people must fit their lives and budgets around. If somebody wants to take a 26 hour shower and has the funds to do so, great! If somebody makes $15,000 a year, they'll have to learn to live with 30 second showers the same they'll have to do without flat screen tv's. If you disagree and think that people have a right to water, you're obviously a communist.
Also, whoever created this post is a genius. I would guess that his IQ is in the 220-235 range, modestly.
You're a "communist" if you think people have the right to water...?
REALLY?!?!
In order to pursue our basic rights, one of them being the right to live.... We need water, everyone needs water. Whether or not you pay for it, whether you use a few gallons a day or not, whether you have clean water or not, everyone needs water to live and survive.
You are correct. If someone has the ability to use as much water as they please, who should stop them. The person using that water is the one paying for it. Why should we sacrifice our water usage to help other countries? Why take away the things that we are able to earn?
So we're just supposed to allow people to use as much as they want without any limits...
Celebrities should be allowed to have huge, gas guzzling cars that emit fumes into the air that cause air pollution? And since they can afford these cars...it just doesnt matter?
Can that example not also be applied to how much water we use?
Really what we're doing here is getting to the essential question as to whether water is a commodity that can be bought and sold or whether it's a resource or a right to which we all should have equal access. If water is something to be traded like stocks, maybe we shouldn't put restrictions on how much water a person can use. But if we all need water to survive, doesn't that mean that we should all take pains not to over-consume? Or do you think we will never run out of water?
The only way I can think of
The only way I can think of is to enforce ways that would make people use less water. A couple of ways would be like:
-dispose of hazardous material properly - this prevents contamination of the water
- Install an aerator- convenient way of faucets and showers using less water
- Collect rainwater
-Insulated water pipes - easy way to get hot water, getting faster hot water, you’ll cut down on the time you have to run your faucet while waiting for water to heat up.
Optional ways to reduce water:
Buy foods close to their natural form and just using less water at homes or anywhere.
Price Increase
The easy answer is that you raise the price of water to reduce the consumption. The poor are always going to be at a disadvantage, I, nor you can do anything about that. The real question is: How bad do you want to solve the problem?
Think about it, people are already purchasing bottles of water for at least one dollar. I believe if you purchased enough to fill up a gallon container it would be the equivalent of eight water bottles. Thus, people are willing to pay eight dollars per gallon for bottled water. If you apply this price to their water they receive from their tap, the cost, at their current consumption rate would be astronomical. Therefore, they would have to reduce the amount of water they use.
Hmm.. good one..
Re: Price Increase
That's very true that bottled water rates at an astronomic price, however, that's purely for drinking use, and the water is of much greater quality than anything you might find out tap water.
Applying an increase is a good idea to cut consumption, but at prices marginal to that of bottled water.
personally
The only thing I pay for
Yeah
that is a good point
The Awareness Issue.
Forcing people to cut back
Forcing people to cut back is not exactly a postive way to go about things. People should be educated, but never forced to do something they don't want to do. Those who are using large amounts of water are also paying for it. So let take the positive path and educate.. NOT FORCE..
well...
more water..
I believe that if we want to use more water that is our choice. If we can supply the money to we should be allowed the benefit. you can not really force anyone to use less water, especially if you do not live with them.
I think that forcing people
So now we're going to rely
So now we're going to rely on the goodwill of people and their morals???
RIIIIGHT!
You can't force people to
SIMPLE!
Maybe we should start with
false. Water is a product
You're a "communist" if you
You're a "communist" if you think people have the right to water...?
REALLY?!?!
In order to pursue our basic rights, one of them being the right to live.... We need water, everyone needs water. Whether or not you pay for it, whether you use a few gallons a day or not, whether you have clean water or not, everyone needs water to live and survive.
Good Point
I think communism is a very strong word.
Life is one of our most basic natural rights.
You are correct. If someone
So....
So we're just supposed to allow people to use as much as they want without any limits...
Celebrities should be allowed to have huge, gas guzzling cars that emit fumes into the air that cause air pollution? And since they can afford these cars...it just doesnt matter?
Can that example not also be applied to how much water we use?
Is water a commodity or a resource?
Really what we're doing here is getting to the essential question as to whether water is a commodity that can be bought and sold or whether it's a resource or a right to which we all should have equal access. If water is something to be traded like stocks, maybe we shouldn't put restrictions on how much water a person can use. But if we all need water to survive, doesn't that mean that we should all take pains not to over-consume? Or do you think we will never run out of water?
I think this is a really
I think this is a really good point.
It is also very clear that there do need to be some sacrifices in order for us all to gain.