A group of students have developed a product that saves water in water taps, and require your support in expanding their reach.

UNICEF states that 4 billion people face extreme water scarcity for at least one month in a year. We have enough water to serve 7.9 billion people, but too much of it is either distributed unevenly or simply wasted. This could result in half of us living in water-scarce regions by 2025.

As populations increase and climates change, water and water supply levels become increasingly tight. Water scarcity is an issue that requires the contribution of each individual – a commitment to use as little water was possible in everyday activities. But what if we were to tell you that this can be achieved with just one swift move?

To tackle water wastage, Aabshar has engineered a nozzle that, when attached to your tap, saves 85%-98% of water that passes. A solution that is efficient, saves water in everyday use and can be implemented on a large scale is exactly what the pressing issue of global water scarcity needs. While still in its budding stage, the nozzle’s implications for large-scale water conservation in the business world are substantial.

While a standard tap takes an average 6-8 seconds to fill a container with 1 liter of water (do experiment for yourself!), the Aabshar nozzle increases this time to around 40 seconds.

What’s more? It takes just 45 seconds to install a nozzle!

This small nozzle has a massive impact on not only the amount of water conserved, but also all of its associated costs. By reducing the need for transportation, water pumping, water treatment and sewage treatment, the nozzles reduce your water bills, electricity bills, and carbon footprint.

The need to save water presents itself in homes, businesses, schools and public spaces.

1. Homes
In South Asia, middle-income households are the bracket most impacted by water cost. In a research conducted in Pakistan, it is found that people spend 30-35% of their income on water bills. To save water, it is common practice to use buckets and pieces of cloths attached to taps, which have health hazards and can also be inconvenient to use.

2. Businesses
The prevalent method of water-saving in businesses is the use of sensor-based taps, which have an effectiveness of 40%, as compared to Aabshar’s 85-98%. Sensor-based taps also have high maintenance and installation costs. Aabshar reduces the cost to businesses of saving water, and does it more efficiently.

Aabshar can also help businesses reduce their water and electricity bills and help contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, not only by reducing water usage internally, but also by helping install water-saving nozzles in public spaces as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility Programs.

3. Schools & Public Spaces
With an estimate of 18-48 liters of water a day, school students are big consumers of water. Schools can benefit greatly from reduced water usage and pumping.

Save water, invest in Aabshar!