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Some Conservation Quick-Tips
Outdoors:
Lawn Watering
Water in the early morning or evening when evaporation rates are
lowest. Don't water the pavement! Avoid over-watering by using
a rain gauge or coffee can to measure the volume of water being
applied.
Lawn Care
Allow your grass to grow taller in hot dry weather. Longer grass
means less evaporation and will encourage roots to grow deeper
leaving your lawn more drought-tolerant.
Car Washing
Use a bucket and nozzle on your hose. Don't let water run when
not in use.
General Maintenance
Use a broom, not water hose to clear debris from patios, driveways,
and sidewalks.
Landscaping
Plant trees to provide shade. Decrease lawn area. Use drought-resistant
shrubs. Increase areas of ground cover. Mulch. Check outdoor pipes,
hoses, and faucets for leaks.
Indoors:
Washing
Wash full loads of dishes or laundry when using a dishwasher or
washing machine.
When washing dishes by hand, rinse them in a sink partially filled
with clean water instead of under running water.
Hygiene
Turn the water off when brushing your teeth or shaving. Install
low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators to cut down on the amount
of water you use.
General
Reduce your hot water heater temperature to 120 degrees. Repair
leaking faucets, tanks and pipes. Dripping faucets can waste about
2,000 gallons of water each year. Leaky toilets can waste as much
as 200 gallons each day.
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