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Ways to Save Water

Ways to Save Water
Here are some tips to help you out. While all of the tips won’t apply, most will be helpful in saving our most precious resource—WATER!

Water your lawn only when it needs it. Step on your grass and if it springs back when you lift your foot, it doesn’t need water. Saves 750 to 1500 gallons per month.

Fix or report leaky faucets, running toilets, or sprinkler problems. Saves at least 20 gallons per day for every leak.

Don’t run the hose while washing your car. Use a bucket of water and a quick hose rinse at the end. Saves 150 gallons each time.

Install water-saving showerheads and Ultra Low-Flush Toilets. Saves 500 to 800 gallons per month.

Run only full loads in the washing machine and dishwasher. Saves 300 to 800 gallons per month.

Shorten your shower time. Even a one or two-minute reduction can save up to 700 gallons per month.

Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks. Saves 150 gallons or more each time.

Don’t use your toilet as an ashtray or wastebasket. Saves 400 to 600 gallons per month.

Capture tap water. While you wait for hot water to come through the pipes, catch the flow in a watering can and use later on houseplants or your garden. Saves 200 to 300 gallons a month.

Keep a bottle of drinking water in the refrigerator. This beats the wasteful habit of running tap water to cool it for drinking. Saves 200 to 300 gallons a month.

Composed: 05/20/2011 | Modified: 05/20/2011

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