Water Saving Tips
Top Ten Tips For Conserving Water
- Replace older, less efficient toilets with High-Efficiency Toilets (HETs) or insert water restrictors into the cisterns.
- Swap less efficient toilets water-conserving showerheads.
- Fix leaky faucets and install faucets with water-saving aerators to effortlessly save hundreds of gallons of water per year. .
- Use a broom rather than a hose to clean off driveways, steps and sidewalks.
- Water your garden during the coolest part of the day, generally in the morning, and avoid watering on windy days.
- Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving to keep excess water from going down the drain.
- Landscape with native or low-water plants to significantly reduce water usage outside the home.
- Use leftover water for houseplants, instead of pouring out a half-empty glass of drinking water.
- Make sure the dishwasher is fully loaded to maximize the dishes cleaned in a cycle.
- Use the appropriate water level and load size on the washing machine when doing laundry. Consider purchasing a front-load washing machine.
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