There are a number of ways to
save water, and they all start with you.
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- When washing dishes Fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water.
- Some refrigerators, air conditioners and ice-makers are cooled with wasted flows of water. Ugrade your air-cooled appliances for significant water savings.
- Adjust your sprinklers to spread only on your lawn
- Wash your clothes in the washer and dishwasher only when they are full.
- Choose shrubs and groundcovers instead of turf for hard-to-water areas such as steep slopes and isolated strips.
- Install covers on pools and spas and check for leaks around your pumps
- Use the garbage disposal sparingly.
- Plant in the more rainy season and when the temperatures are cooler
- For cold drinks keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap.
- Monitor your water bill for unusually high use. Your bill and water meter can help you discover leaks.
- Water your lawn and garden in the morning or evening when temperatures are cooler to minimize evaporation.
- Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap.
- Spreading a layer of organic soil around plants retains moisture and saves water, time and money.
- Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway and sidewalk to save water every time
- Collect the water you use for rinsing fruits and vegetables, then reuse it to water houseplants.
- If water runs off your lawn easily, split your watering time into shorter periods to allow for better absorption.
- Check for leaks indoors, but don't forget to check for leaks in outdoor faucets, sprinklers and hoses .
- If you have an automatic refilling device, check your pool periodically for leaks.
- Check the your lawn or garden for moisture before watering using a spade or trowel. If it's still moist two inches under the soil surface, you still have enough water.
- When buying new appliances, consider those that offer cycle and load size adjustments.
- Shorten the time you take to shower.
- Upgrade older toilets with water efficient models.
- Adjust your lawn mower to a higher setting. A taller lawn shades roots and holds soil moisture better than if it is closely clipped.
- When cleaning out fish tanks, give the nutrient-rich water to your plants.
