Water Conservation

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IN THE KITCHEN

Whenever you wash the dishes by hand—it is the most ideal way—don't leave the water running for rinsing. Provided that you have two sinks, fill one with rinse water. If you just have one sink, utilize a shower gadget as opposed to giving the water a chance to run. This saves 200 to 500 gallons every month.

When washing the dishes by hand, utilize a minimal quantity of detergent as much as possible. This limits the rinse water needed. This saves 50 to 150 gallons every month.

Make sure not to defrost frozen foods with running water. Either prepare in advance by putting frozen things in the icebox or refrigerator overnight or defrost them in the microwave. This saves 50 to 150 gallons every month.

Make sure not run the faucet while you clean vegetables. Wash them in a filled sink or container. This saves 150 to 250 gallons every month.

Keep a container or bottle of drinking water in the fridge. This beats the inefficient tendency for running tap water to cool it for drinking. This saves 200 to 300 gallons every month.

Cook foods in less water, this keeps the nutrients value of the food as well.

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IN THE BATHROOM

Whenever you are taking a shower, don't misuse the cold water while sitting tight for hot water to reach the shower head. In a container/ pail, catch that water to use on watering the plants outside, or to flush in your toilet. This saves 200 to 300 gallons every month.

Examine toilet for leaks. Place dye tablets or food coloring into the tank. If the color shows up in the bowl without flushing, there is certainly a leak that ought to be repaired. This saves 400 gallons per month.

Make doubly sure your toilet is an ultra-low volume flush model, which utilizes only one and a half gallons each flush.

Make sure to turn off the water or faucet while brushing your teeth. This saves three gallons every day.

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IN THE YARD OR GARDEN

Avoid watering the lawn on windy days. There's excessive evaporation. This can waste up to 300 gallons in a single watering.

It is better to water during the cool parts of the day— preferably in the early morning to keep from the development of an organism. This saves 300 gallons.

In case that you have a pool, utilize a pool cover to eliminate evaporation. It will likewise keep your pool cleaner and lessen the need to include chemicals. This saves 1,000 gallons every month.

Using a pail of soapy water, clean the car and make sure to drive it onto a lawn— the water used can help water the grass at the same time. Only use the hose for rinsing - this easy practice can save as much as 150 gallons when washing a car.

Minimize watering on cool and cloudy days and do not water in the rain. Change or deactivate automatic sprinklers. This can save up to 300 gallons each time.

Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants. Pieces of bark, peat greenery or rock gradually slow down evaporation. This saves 750 to 1,500 gallons every month.

Advise your kids not to play with the garden hose. This saves 10 gallons every moment.

Whenever you allow your kids to play in the sprinklers, ensure it's just when you're watering the yard— if it's not very cool around that time of day.