Ways How Saved The Water

sThere are a number of ways to save water, and they all start with you.
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When washing dishes by hand, don't let the water run while rinsing. Fill one sink with wash water and the other withrinse water.
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Some refrigerators, air conditioners and ice-makers are cooled with wasted flows of water. Consider upgrading with air-cooled appliances for significant water savings.
* #4Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house, sidewalk, or street.
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Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons amonth.
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Choose shrubs and groundcovers instead of turf for hard-to-water areas such as steep slopes and isolated strips.
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Install covers on pools and spas and check for leaks aroundyour pumps.
* #8
Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Compost vegetable food waste instead and save gallons every time.
* #9
Plant in the fall when conditions are cooler and rainfall is moreplentiful.

For cold drinks keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap. This way, every drop goes down you and not the drain.
* #11
Monitor your water bill forunusually high use. Your bill and water meter are tools that can help you discover leaks.
* #12
Water your lawn and garden in the morning or evening when temperatures are cooler to minimize evaporation.* #13
Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap.
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Spreading a layer of organic mulch around plants retains moisture and saves water, timeand money.
* #15
Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway and sidewalk and save water every time.
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If your shower fills a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, replacethe showerhead with a water-efficient model.
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Collect the water you use for rinsing fruits and vegetables, then reuse it to water houseplants.
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If water runs off your lawn easily,...