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Indoor Water Conservation
Bathroom
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Reduce the water level per flush by
installing a ultra low-flow toilet or a toilet
displacement device. Use a plastic bottle weighted with
pebbles and water.
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Check faucets and pipes for leaks. A
small drip can waste more than 20 gallons of water per
day.
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For more information on how to
conserve water inside your home visit this address.
www.h2ouse.org
Kitchen
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Install low-flow fixtures, then buy
and install aeators for every faucet in the house.
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Keep a bottle or pitcher of drinking
water in the refrigerator. This eliminates letting the
tap run while waiting for the water to get cold.
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Clean Vegetables in a pan of water
and not under a running faucet.
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Water used to clean vegetables can
also be used to water houseplants.
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In-sink garbage disposal devices use
roughly 11.5 gallons of water each day. Try composting
organic wastes instead of throwing them away.
Laundry
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Pre-rinse clothes only when
absolutely necessary.
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Use the proper water level, load size
selection and water temperature when washing clothes.
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Consider installing a water efficient
washing machine.
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Outdoor Water Conservation
Lawn and Garden
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During the summer, water use can more
than double due to lawn and garden watering. Preserve the
environment, save money, save fish and save water by
following these steps when watering your lawn.
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Place three or more flat bottom cans
or mugs randomly around your lawn. Inexpensive rainguages
may also be used.
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Turn on your sprinkler for 15
minutes.
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Measure and record the depth of water
in each can with a ruler. Determine the average depth of
water for all of the cans combined. Notice the uniformity
of your water application.
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One inch of water a week is more than
sufficient to maintain a green and healthy lawn.
Cleaning
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Use a broom to clean walkways and
driveways. Do not use the hose. Watering the sidewalk,
gutter and street wastes water.
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Clean gutters and downspouts manually
instead of hosing them down.
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Use a hose with a shut-off nozzle
along with a bucket of soapy water to wash the car.
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Check for a Leak
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Locate your water meter.
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Turn off all water using appliances
in the home. This includes all indoor and outdoor faucets.
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Check and record the current meter
reading.
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Wait 15 minutes (minimum) although
overnight is better. Remember, do not use any water while
you are waiting!
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