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Water Saving Tips
In the Bathroom:
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Take a five minute shower
instead of a bath. Amount saved: 15 gallons per shower
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Don't use toilets as a
wastebasket, flush only when you need to. Amount saved: 12 or
more gallons per day
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When brushing teeth, use a
glassful of water instead of running the tap. Amount saved: 3
or more gallons per brushing.
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When taking a bath, don't run
the water without closing the drain first. The warm water that
comes after running the tap for a while will take care of that
first cold burst of water.
In the Kitchen:
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When washing dishes by hand,
fill up the sink with soap and water instead of running the
water the whole time. Amount saved: 25 gallons per load
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Keep a pitcher of water in the
refrigerator when you want a drink instead of running the tap
until the water cools. Amount saved: 2 gallons per drink
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Thaw frozen foods in the
refrigerator, not under running tap water. Amount saved: 5 or
more gallons per meal
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Start a compost pile as an
alternative to using a kitchen sink garbage disposal. Amount saved: 5 or
more gallons per meal
Outside around your home:
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Water your lawn during the early
morning hours when there are low temperatures and low winds.
This reduces the amount of water you lose from evaporation.
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Position your sprinklers to
water only the lawn, not the sidewalk or street.
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Don't waste water hosing down
your driveway or sidewalk. Amount saved: 25 gallons every five
minutes not using hose
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Drive your car over your lawn
when washing to save on watering it, or use a commercial car
wash that recycles water.
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Don't over water your lawn
during the summer, as a general rule it only needs to be
watered every 5-7 days during this time.
General Tips:
- Create an awareness of the
need for water conservation among your children. Avoid the
purchase of recreational water toys which require a constant
stream of water.
- Be aware of and follow all
water conservation and water shortage rules and restrictions
which may be in effect in your area.
- Encourage your employer to
promote water conservation at the workplace. Suggest that
water conservation be put in the employee orientation manual
and training program.
- Patronize businesses which
practice and promote water conservation.
- Report all significant water
losses (broken pipes, open hydrants, errant sprinklers,
abandoned free-flowing wells, etc.) to the property owner,
local authorities or your Water Management District.
- Encourage your school system
and local government to help develop and promote a water
conservation ethic among children and adults.
- Support projects that will
lead to an increased use of reclaimed waste water for
irrigation and other uses.
- Support efforts and programs
to create a concern for water conservation among tourists
and visitors to our state. Make sure your visitors
understand the need for, and benefits of, water
conservation.
- Encourage your friends and
neighbors to be part of a water conscious community. Promote
water conservation in community newsletters, on bulletin
boards and by example.
- Conserve water because it is
the right thing to do. Don't waste water just because
someone else is footing the bill such as when you are
staying at a hotel.
- Try to do one thing each day
that will result in a savings of water. Don't worry if the
savings is minimal. Every drop counts. And every person can
make a difference. So tell your friends, neighbors and
co-workers to "Turn it Off" and "Keep it
Off".
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