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Water Conservation Tips
Indoor Water Conservation Tips
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Never pour water down the drain when there may be another use for it. Use it to water your indoor plants or garden
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Repair dripping faucets by replacing washers. One drop per second wastes 2,700 gallons of water per year!
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Check all plumbing for leaks. Have leaks repaired by a plumber
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Retrofit all household faucets by installing aerators with flow restrictors.
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Install an instant hot water heater on your sink
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Insulate your water pipes to reduce heat loss and prevent them from leaking
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Install a water-softening system only when the minerals in the water would damage your pipes. Turn the softener off while
on vacation.
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Choose Appliances that are more energy and water efficient
Bathroom
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Consider purchasing a low-volume toilet that uses less than half the water of older models. Note: in many areas, low
volume units are required by law.
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Install a toilet displacement device to cut down on the amount of water needed to flush. Place a one gallon plastic jug of
water into the tank to displace toilet flow (do not use a brick, it may dissolve and loose pieces may cause damage to the internal parts). Be sure installation does not
interfere with the operating parts
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Replace your showerhead with an ultra-low-flow version
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Avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily. Dispose of tissues, insects, and other similar waste in the trash rather than the
toilet.
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Acoid taking baths - take short showers - turn on water only to get wet and lather and then again to rinse off.
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Avoid letting the water run while brushing your teeth, washing your face, or shaving
Kitchen
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Operate automatic dishwashers only when they are fully loaded. Use the "light wash" feature, if available, to
use less water
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Hand wash dishes by filling two containers-one with soapy water and the other with rinse water containing a small amount of
chlorine bleach.
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Clean vegetables in a pan filled with water rather than running water from the tap
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Start a compost pile as an alternate method of disposing of food waste or simply dispose of food in the garbage. (kitchen sink
disposals require a lot of water to operate properly)
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Store drinking water in the refrigerator. Do not let the tap run while you are waiting for water to cool
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Avoid wasting water waiting for it to get hot. Capture it for other uses such as plant watering or heat it on the stove or
in the microwave
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Avoid rinsing dishes before placing them in the dishwasher, just remove large particles of food (Most dishwashers can clean
soiled dishes very well, so dishes do not have to rinsed before washing)
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Avoid using running water to thaw meat or other frozen foods. Defrost food overnight in the refrigerator or use the
defrost setting on your microwave oven.
Laundry
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