Saving Water Makes Dollars & Sense
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Water Saving Tips
Indoor Tips
| 1. | Never use your toilet as a waste basket. Save 2-5 gallons a day. |
| 2. | Take quick showers. Save 5-10 gallons a day. |
| 3. | Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth or shaving. Save 4-10 gallons a day. |
| 4. | Take a shallow bath instead of a shower. Save 5-15 gallons a day. |
| 5. | While waiting for hot water from the tap, catch the flow in a watering can and use it for watering plants. Save 3-5 gallons a day. |
| 6. | Keep a bottle of tap water in the refrigerator instead of running the faucet for cold water. Save 2-3 gallons a day. |
| 7. | Run your dishwasher only when full. Save 15 gallons a load. |
| 8. | Wash vegetables and fruit in a basin. Use a vegetable brush to remove dirt. Save 2-5 gallons a day. |
| 9. | Run the washing machine only when full or adjust the water level setting carefully. Save 15-30 gallons a week. |
Outdoor Tips
| 1. | Don’t water lawns and gardens more than necessary. |
| 2. | Don’t water on windy days, when up to 50 percent of the water evaporates. |
| 3. | Be sure sprinklers water only your lawn, not the pavement. |
| 4. | As a perennial, grass does not have to be watered at all if you choose. |
| 5. | Set mower blades one notch higher since longer grass means less evaporation. |
| 6. | Make certain there are no leaks in your sprinklers or hoses. |
| 7. | Be sure your hose has a shut-off nozzle. Hoses without a nozzle can spout 10 gallons or more per minute. |
| 8. | Use a broom or leaf blower to clean your sidewalk or driveway. |
| 9. | When washing the car, apply soap and water from a bucket, then use a hose with a shut-off nozzle for a quick final rinse. |
| 10. | If you have a pool, use a cover to slow evaporation. It will keep your pool cleaner and reduce the need to add chemicals. |
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