Helpful Tips to Conserve Water
Kitchen
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Run the dishwasher only when full.
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Install a water- and energy-efficient dishwasher.
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Dishwashers typically use less water than washing dishes by hand.
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Install aerators on the kitchen faucet to reduce flows.
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Washing dishes by hand? Don’t let the water run. Fill one basin with wash water and the other with rinse water.
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Need to defrost Food? Defrost in the refrigerator – Do not use running water.
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Keep a pitcher of drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap.
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Did you drop a ice cube on the floor? Put in a house plant instead of throwing it away.
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Cook food in as little water as possible. This also helps it retain more nutrients.
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Select the proper pan size for cooking. Large pans may require more cooking water than necessary.
Bathroom
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Install low-flow showerheads
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Take five-minute showers instead of 10-minute showers.
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Take a five-minute shower instead of a bath
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Install aerators on bathroom faucets
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Turn water off when brushing teeth or shaving
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Install a high-efficiency toilet
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Put food coloring in your toilet tank to check for leaks. If it seeps into the bowl without flushing, there is a leak.
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Consider buying a dual-flush toilet. It has two flush options: a half-flush for liquid waste and a full flush for solid waste.
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When washing your hands, turn the water off while you lather.
Laundry Room
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Use the washing machine for full loads only
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Install a water-efficient clothes washer.
Outdoor Cleanup
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Use a broom to clean driveways, sidewalks, and patio.
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Wash cars and boats with a bucket, sponge, and hose with self-closing nozzle