Ten - department Initiative on Water Conservation: Water is a Strategic Economic Resource and a Controlling Ecological Factor

People's Daily, Beijing, December 22 (Shen Jiaping) According to the official website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, in order to enhance the awareness of water conservation among the whole people, encourage citizens to fulfill their responsibilities for water conservation, promote the formation of water - saving production and living patterns, ensure water security, and promote high - quality development, 10 departments including the Ministry of Water Resources, the Central Committee for Guiding Ethical and Cultural Progress, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology have recently compiled the "Code of Conduct for Citizens on Water Conservation" (hereinafter referred to as the "Code").

The "Code" proposes that people should understand the water situation and establish the concept of water conservation. People should know that water is the mother of all things and the source of life, and recognize that water is a strategic economic resource and a controlling ecological factor. They should understand that water conservation means increasing water sources and efficiency, as well as reducing emissions and losses. They should also learn about the local water situation and water prices, and pay attention to household water conservation. People should enhance their civilized literacy in water conservation, fulfill their responsibilities and obligations for water conservation, strengthen their awareness of water conservation, strive to be models of water conservation, take pride in water conservation, and be ashamed of water waste.

At the same time, people should master water - saving methods and develop water - saving habits. Take drinking water as needed and take away unfinished bottled water. Turn off the faucet during breaks in washing, and reasonably control the water volume and time. It is advisable to wash clothes in the washing machine in batches, and wash small - sized and small - quantity items by hand. Wipe off the oil stains before washing tableware, and do not use running water to thaw food ingredients. Use the big and small water buttons correctly, and do not throw garbage into the toilet. It is advisable to use recycled water for car washing, and control the water volume and frequency. Water the green plants appropriately, and use sprinkler irrigation and drip irrigation more. Use detergent in an appropriate amount to reduce the amount of water for rinsing. Keep a water - collecting bucket at home, and collect the cold water before taking a bath. Do not waste the remaining water in the thermos flask, and reuse other remaining water. Give priority to choosing water - saving products, and pay attention to the water efficiency label and grade. Check the household water supply and use facilities, and replace the obsolete water - using appliances.

In addition, people should carry forward the virtue of water conservation and participate in water - saving practices. Publicize the concept of water conservation and clean water, and spread knowledge and experience of water conservation. Advocate water - saving and water - cherishing behaviors, and create a trend of water conservation and protection. Volunteer to participate in water - saving activities, and stop bad water - using behaviors. Report any water pipe leaks, damaged water meters, un - tightened faucets, and water - wasting behaviors in a timely manner.