Indoor Water Tips
Check pipes and faucets
for leaks.
Repair dripping faucets
by replacing washers.
Never pour water
down the drain when there may be another use for it such as watering a
plant or garden, or for cleaning around your home.
If the toilet handle
frequently sticks in the flush position letting water run constantly,
replace or adjust it.
Install a toilet dam
or displacement device such as a bag or bottle to cut down on the amount
of water needed for each flush. Be sure installation does not interfere
with the operating parts.
Have toilets that
only use 2 gallons or less per flush.
Take shorter showers.
Replace your old showerhead with a good quality high efficiency
showerhead.
Operate automatic
dishwashers and clothes washers only when they are fully loaded. Set the
water level for the size of load you are using.
When washing dishes by
hand, don't let the water run freely to rinse. Fill up the second side
of your sink with rinse water.
Insulate your water
pipes. You’ll get hot water faster and avoid wasting water while it
heats up.
Avoid flushing the
toilet unnecessarily. Stop using your toilet as a wastebasket. Dispose
of tissues, insects and other similar waste in the trash rather than the
toilet.
Turn off the water when
brushing your teeth or shaving.
Fill a pitcher of water with drinking water in your refrigerator. Do not
cool the tap water by running it every time you want a drink.
Outdoor Water Tips
When washing a car, use
soap and water from a bucket. Use a hose with a shut-off nozzle for the
final rinse only.
Do not hose down your
driveway or sidewalk. Clean these with a broom.
Adjust any sprinklers
so only the lawn is being watered, not the house, sidewalk or street.
Don't water on windy days.
Water your lawn no more
than every third day. Water during the cool time of the day, in the
morning or evening.
Raise the lawn mower
blade to at lest 3 inches. A lawn cut higher encourages grass roots to
grow deeper, shades the root system and holds soil moisture better than
a closely-clipped lawn.
Avoid over fertilizing
your lawn. The application of fertilizers increases the need for water.
Apply mulch to
flowerbeds, gardens and shrubs to retain moisture in the soil.
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