Conservation
It's easy to save water by cutting back on water usage in your home, and with some simple tips, you will
be saving money without sacrificing your family's comfort!
Why you should save water...
Protect the Environment
Using less water means that less chemicals are used to process dirty water, less sewage and less energy
required to heat water.
Using less energy means that we would be less dependent on foreign oil sources. There would be less
pollution in the air from burning fossil fuels to heat water.
Save Money
Save money on your water bill.
Save money on your electric or gas bill by heating less water.
Saving Water Indoors!
As the colder weather approaches water conservation looks indoors. Here are some helpful hints to save
water during the fall and winter months:
Wash only full loads in your washing machine, or adjust the water level to reflect the size of the load.
Fix leaky plumbing fixtures, faucets and appliances in the house.
Operate automatic dishwashers only when they are fully loaded. Use the "light wash" feature, if
available.
Place a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of letting the tap run to get a cold drink.
Avoid using running water to thaw meat or other frozen foods. Defrost food overnight in the refrigerator
or use the defrost setting on your microwave oven.
Install aerators on every faucet.
Turn the faucet off while you shave, brush your teeth and lather up your hands.
Avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily. Dispose of tissues and other similar waste in the trash rather
than the toilet.
Water Conservation A to Z
Add a few drops of food coloring to the toilet tank. Wait 15 minutes without flushing. If the color
appears in the bowl, you have a leak.
Before you turn on the water in the bathtub, put in a stopper. Adjust the temperature after the water is
hot.
Check faucets and pipes for leaks. Even a small drop can waste 20 gallons a day.
Dishwashers are more efficient when full.
Extra flushes waste water and money. Don't use your toilet as an ashtray or wastebasket.
Find the main water shutoff valve. You may need it in an emergency.
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Hazardous materials such as oil, paint and insecticides go in special dumps, not down your drain.
Install aerators with flow restrictors on all faucets.
Join your neighbors in practicing water conservation.
Keep a jug of cold water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap to get cold water.
Launder your clothes in the least amount of water possible.
Make an effort to tell friends about water conservation.
Nutrient rich water is in the fish tank. When you change the water, give it to the plants.
Order water in the restaurant only if you plan to drink it.
Protect exposed pipes and faucets from freezing in the winter
Quit wasting water.
Replace old showerheads with new low-flow heads.
Shorten your shower to 5 minutes.
Two-thirds of indoor water use is in the bathroom.
Use faucets at less than full pressure.
Vegetables should be rinsed in a pan of water or in a stoppered sink, not in running water.
While brushing your teen, turn off the faucet.
X-out extravagant water use habits.
You can save about 5 gallons of water a day by stoppering the sink when you shave, rather than running
the tap.
Zero in on new products that use less water and still provide quality service and comfort.