World Water Day: How to Conserve Water & Support Clean Water Initiatives

Why World Water Day Matters

Happy World Water Day! Celebrated every March 22, this annual event raises awareness about the challenges facing water conservation, clean water access, and sustainable water filtration.

At Freedom Water Systems, we take water filtration and conservation seriously. Water is one of our most precious resources—yet one of the easiest to waste and pollute. Many people use more water than they realize, and even small changes can make a significant impact.

World Water Day 2025: Glacier Preservation

This year’s theme is Glacier Preservation. Glaciers are melting faster than ever due to rising global temperatures, disrupting the water cycle and making freshwater sources increasingly unpredictable.

For billions of people, glacial meltwater provides essential drinking water and irrigation, but as glaciers shrink, communities and ecosystems face rising sea levels, floods, droughts, and landslides.

To address this, we must take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and manage meltwater resources more sustainably. Preserving glaciers is critical to protecting the future of our water supply.

Five Ways to Conserve Water & Protect Clean Water Resources

Find and Fix Leaks

The average household loses up to 10,000 gallons of water per year due to leaks. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), undetected leaks are a major contributor to water waste and higher utility bills.

• Check your home filtration system for leaks every few months.
• Fix leaky faucets and toilets to prevent hundreds of gallons from being wasted over time.

For more information, visit the EPA’s Fix a Leak Week initiative.

Take Shorter Showers

An eight-minute shower can use up to 16 gallons of water. Over time, that adds up to thousands of gallons per year.

• Reduce shower time whenever possible to conserve water.
• Install water-saving showerheads to minimize waste without sacrificing water pressure.

Turn Off Water While Washing Hands & Brushing Teeth

Leaving the tap running while washing hands or brushing teeth wastes gallons of water every day.

• Turn off the tap while lathering your hands with soap.
• Only run the water when necessary while brushing your teeth.

Don’t Pour Chemicals Down the Drain

Every year, tons of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other contaminants enter the water supply through improper disposal. Studies show that most water treatment systems do not filter out these substances.

• Research safe disposal methods before pouring any chemical product down the drain.
• Use a Freedom Water Systems home filtration system to help remove contaminants from your water.

Support Sustainable Water Filtration Efforts

Beyond personal changes, supporting clean water initiatives helps provide safe drinking water and filtration solutions for communities in need.

Visit the World Water Day website to learn more about how you can get involved.

Originally published in 2023 and updated for accuracy and relevance in 2025.