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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