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How to Conserve Water
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Just 1% of the entire earth's water is suitable for drinking. The rest of the
water on earth is either salty or locked in icecaps and glaciers. So the one percent
that we use is not only used for drinking, but also for agricultural, manufacturing,
community and personal household and sanitation needs.
When
you conserve water you also save money, by saving energy.
How
to Conserve:
- Repair
household leaks
- Install
water saving devices
- Don't
let the water run when brushing your teeth or washing dishes.
- Take
shallow baths and short showers
- Water
your lawn in the afternoon
- When
doing laundry use the load selector
- Change
wasteful habits
- Keep
your pool or hot tub covered when not in use
- Landscape
your yard with plants that do not need a lot of water
- Do
not let the hose run while washing your car
- Use
a broom or rake instead of water to remove debris from side walks, porches, &
etc.
- Keep
water in the refrigerator instead of letting water run in sink until cool
- Frequently
check irrigation system for leaks
Check
your water system for leaks:
1.
Locate your water meter
2. Read the meter first at night
3. Read the meter
again in the morning, before any water is used.
4. Find the difference - subtract
the first reading from the second to tell how much water leaked out over night
(if any)
5. Look for leaks and have them repaired quickly.
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