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| Why Conserve? |
Conserving water can significantly lower your water bill and is critical to a healthy and clean environment. Fish, trees and animals depend
on wise use of our limited water supplies.
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| Kitchen |
Only run the dishwasher when it is full
Fill a sink to hand-wash dishes rather than washing under a running faucet
Keep a pitcher of water in the fridge to eliminate letting the tap run to cool the water
Clean vegetables in a pan of water and not under a running faucet
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| Bathroom |
Check toilets for leaks with food coloring
Install low-flow toilets or use a plastic bottle to displace water
Check faucets for leaks – a small leak can waste 20 or more gallons per day
Don’t run the faucet while brushing your teeth
Install water-efficient shower heads
Don’t use the toilet for a garbage can or ash tray
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| Outdoors |
Water lawns and gardens only in the early morning or evening to reduce evaporation
Water only when needed
Use draught tolerant landscaping
Place a 2” to 4” layer of mulch around plants and trees to avoid excess evaporation
Clean walkways and driveways with a broom rather than with a hose
Use a hose with a shut-off nozzle when washing cars
Keep sprinkler system in good repair
Use rain barrels to collect rain for landscape watering.
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| Laundry |
Pre-rinse clothes only when necessary
Only wash full-size loads
Install an energy efficient water saving clothes washer and receive a $50 rebate
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| Leak Identification and Repair |
Check for leaks by turning off all water and reading your water meter. After 15 minutes
(or longer) read the meter again. If the reading has changed and no water is being used,
you have a leak
Investigate any runoff or puddling from sprinkler systems
Replace worn washers
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