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An
Insider's Guide to Water Conservation
With all
the emphasis placed on conserving water in landscapes, it's
easy to neglect water saving around the house. Yet, we can reap
significant savings without significant lifestyle changes. Here's
how:
Bathrooms:
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A bucket placed inside the shower collects "warm-up"
water. This otherwise wasted water is great for container
plants. |
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If all American households installed water-saving toilets,
faucets and showerheads, water savings would equal about
5.4 billion gallons per day. |
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Turn off the water while brushing teeth or shaving. |
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Repair
leaks--one drop per second wastes 2,400 gallons of water
a year! |
Kitchens:
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Scrape dirty dishes instead of using the dishwasher pre-rinse
cycle. |
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Run
dishwashers and washing machines on full loads only. |
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Limit disposal use by composting garbage. You'll save large
amounts of water and improve your garden soil. |
Around
the house and yard:
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Use a broom or blower on sidewalks and driveways instead
of a hose. |
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Don't let the water run while washing your car. Use a nozzle
or hose-end turn off valve. |
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Pool covers reduce evaporation. In arid climates, an average
sized swimming pool loses about 1,000 gallons of water per
month if left uncovered. |
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It's a sign of summer fun, but running through sprinklers
or playing with hoses wastes gallons of water. |
Use common sense--think
about water and how you use it. Involve your entire family.
The habits we teach children now make them better environmental
citizens in the future.
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