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Don’t water the lawn on windy days; sidewalks and driveways don’t grow well.
Water before 8 am, otherwise you can lose up to 30% of your water due to
evaporation.
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Turn off water while you shampoo and condition your hair and you can save more
than 50 gallons a week
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Avoid using the toilet for a wastebasket. Every flush you eliminate can
save between 2 and 7 gallons of water |
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Run your washing machine dishwasher only when full to
save 1,000 gallons a month |
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Turn off water while you brush your teeth and save up to four gallons per minute.
That’s 200 gallons each week for a family of four |
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Keep your tap water cold in
the refrigerator rather than running water until it’s cold enough for
drinking. |
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When washing your car, use
a bucket with soapy water. Use a nozzle on your hose for rinsing. This
will control the flow of water. |
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Place a cover on your pool
or spa. Left uncovered, you can lose up to 1,000 gallons of water per
month. |
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Leaking faucets and
connecting hoses can waste up to 170 gallons per day. |
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Leaking toilets waste
gallons of water per day. Test your toilet for leaks. Add several drops
of food coloring to the toilet tank, if the coloring appears in the toilet
without flushing, you have a leak. |
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Use a broom to clean your
driveway and sidewalks instead of water. |
