H20 Saving Secrets

Daily Routines

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  Turning off the water when brushing teeth or shaving, saves 10 gallons per person per day

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  Turn the sink faucet on only to rinse when washing dishes, this will save about 2.5 gallons of water for every minute your faucet does not run.

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  Taking five-minute showers instead of 10 minute showers, saves 12.5 gallons with a water efficient showerhead

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  Filling the bathtub halfway or less, saves 12 gallons of water per person.

Appliances & Home Maintenance

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  Washing full loads of clothes, instead of half loads, saves 15-45 gallons of water per load.

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  Running the dishwasher when full instead of hall full, saves 5-15 gallons of water per load.

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  Installing an aerator on bathroom faucets, save 1.2 gallons per person per day.

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  Installing a high-efficiency toilet saves 19 gallons per person per day.

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  Check toilets for leaks - saves 30-50 gallons of water per day per toilet.

Yard & Landscaping

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  Using a broom to clean outdoor areas, saves 8-18 gallons of water per minute.

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  Plant drought tolerant resistant trees and plants save 30-60 gallons per 1,000 square feet each time you water.

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  Using mulch on soil surface saves 20-30 gallons per 1,000 square feet when refreshed seasonally.

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  Installing a drip-irrigation system, saves 15 gallons each time you water

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  Water plants early in the AM or at night, save 25 gallons each time you water.

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  Finding and fixing leaky or broken sprinkler heads, saves 20 + gallons per head every 10 minutes

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  Installing a “smart” irrigation controller and rain sensors saves 24+ gallons per day.

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  Set mower blade to “3” to encourage deeper roots, save 16-50 gallons per day.

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  Covering the swimming pool when not in use, reduces the amount of water needed by 30-50 percent.

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