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Help the planet - and your cash flow
July 20, 2009
Water conservation is critical to help meet the future needs of communities, and to lessen the strain on our fragile ecosystems. A little water conservation at home can also save you some cash.
Here are 12 ways you can reduce water consumption in your life, as recommended by SmartIrrigation.org:
- Designate one glass for drinking water all day to reduce the number of glasses that need to be washed.
- Don’t let the water run when rinsing your dishes. Fill one sink with wash water and one sink with rinse water.
- Adjust your sprinklers so they’re watering your lawn -- and not the sidewalks, fences, or street.
- Run your washing machine only when it’s full. This can save up to 1,000 gallons of water per month.
- Use your garbage disposal sparingly. Compost instead.
- Water your lawn and garden in the morning or evening when it’s cooler to minimize evaporation.
- Wash fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of under running tap water.
- Use organic mulch around plants to retain moisture.
- Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway.
- Shorten your shower time by just one or two minutes to save up to 150 gallons of water per month.
- Put food coloring in your toilet tank. If you see it seep into the bowl without flushing, you’ve got a leak. Fix it and you can save up to 1,000 gallons of water per month.
- Turn faucets off tightly after each use.
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