Full HOA Article 2: Water-Saving Tips (235 words)
Title: “Time to Start Saving”
By: Municipal Water District of Orange County
Did you know that the average Orange County resident uses a whopping 140 gallons of water per day?
Most people have no idea just how much water it takes to bathe, wash clothes, prepare food, and water
landscape. Given the serious drought that is facing California and much of the Southwest, now is the
time to start saving water. Or, if you’re already living a water-wise lifestyle, now is a great time to make
additional changes around the house to reduce your daily water use.
There are many quick and easy ways to save water that won’t cost you any money or impact your
quality of life. Here are some simple suggestions:
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Shorten your shower by 5 minutes: saves 12 gallons per day
Run your washing machine and dishwasher only when full: saves 30 gallons per day
Turn off the water while shaving or brushing your teeth: saves 5 gallons per day
Take your car to a carwash that recycles water: saves 13 gallons per day
Immediately repair leaky toilets and faucets: saves 20 gallons of water per day
Capture water as it heats up in your shower or sink and use it to water plants
Now more than ever, it’s important that we all do our part to save water. Thank you for doing your part
to save! For additional water-saving tips and rebate opportunities, please visit
www.OCWaterSmart.com.
Short HOA Article 2: Water-Saving Tips (122 words)
Title: “Time to Start Saving”
By: Municipal Water District of Orange County
Did you know that the average Orange County resident uses 140 gallons of water per day? Most people
have no idea just how much water it takes to wash clothes, prepare food, and water landscape. Given
the serious drought we’re facing, now is the time to start saving water.
There are many quick and easy ways to save water around the house:
 Shorten your shower by 5 minutes: saves 12 gallons per day
 Run your washing machine and dishwasher only when full: saves 30 gallons per day
 Immediately repair leaky toilets and faucets: saves 20 gallons of water per day
Thank you for making simple changes to save water! For more water-saving tips and rebate
opportunities, please visit www.OCWaterSmart.com.
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