The company SAPAL has presented a sand timer designed to adhere to bathroom walls and measure five minutes, a time considered ideal for responsible showering. According to SAPAL, a conventional shower can consume up to 8 liters of water per minute, which translates to about 80 liters spent in a 10-minute shower. With this small sand timer, the aim is to promote the reduction of shower time as a way to conserve water.
Other actions promoted by SAPAL to encourage water saving include repairing leaks in homes, using saving devices on taps and showers, collecting rainwater for activities such as irrigation and cleaning, and conducting educational campaigns in schools aimed at children and adolescents.
The average consumption of a family in a daily bath amounts to 312 liters of water, so reducing this consumption not only protects the resource but also generates economic savings for households. SAPAL emphasizes that by using the sand timer in the shower, families could reduce their water consumption by up to 50%, saving up to 40 liters per shower.
In line with these initiatives, SAPAL invites reflection and provides practical tools for each individual to contribute to water conservation, a vital resource that is becoming increasingly scarce. Highlighting the importance of collective effort, SAPAL stresses that small changes in habits, such as reducing shower time, can have a significant impact when adopted by the whole community.
In appreciation for the support, willingness, and commitment of the inhabitants of León to water conservation, SAPAL recognizes the value of each individual and emphasizes that every effort contributes to preserving this invaluable resource for future generations.
