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YOUR HOME - WATER SAVING TIPS

In General

  • Don't ignore leaking faucets; they are usually easy and inexpensive to repair.  Turn off the valve under the sink until you get around to repairing the leak.  A slow drip can waste as much as 170 gallons of water each day.

In the Kitchen

  • Hand wash in a filled basin not with water running.
  • When using an Automated dishwasher, wait until you have a full load.
  • Install a low-flow aerator faucet to replace older models.
  • Keep a pitcher of cold water in the refrigerator instead of running it at the tap until it cools.
  • Use a brush and a bowl full of water to clean fruit and vegetables instead of running water over fruits and vegetables.
  • Thaw food in refrigerator, not under running water.

In the Bathroom

  • Take a five-minute shower instead of a bath and save about 15 gallons per shower.
  • Install a low-flow shower head to reduce water use by 50% or more.
  • New ultra-low flush toilets use 1.6 gallons of water per flush rather than 6 gallons.
  • On older toilets, put a water filled plastic jug in toilet tank, away from working parts and save up to 2 gallons per flush.
  • Use a glass full of water to brush teeth instead of running tap.
  • Instead of running water to shave, fill basin and use stopper.
  • Install a low-flow aerator faucet to replace older models and save up to 2.5 gpm.

In the Laundry Room

  • Wait until you have a full load to wash in the Washing machine.

  • Purchase your next washing machine with water saving features; load size selector, and variable water level controls.

  • Choose front loading washer, these use 1/2 less water and 2/3 less soap than top loading machines.

In the Garage

  • Wash with bucket and sponge rather than with hose and reuse water for chrome, hub caps, and wheels.

Heating and Cooling Systems

  • Insulate hot water pipes in older homes so you don't run water waiting for it to get hot.
  • If you have an evaporative cooler, install a recalculating water pump on it to reduce water use.

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