The following water saving tips are brought to you courtesy of bewaterwise.com. Southern California is facing a water shortage. They are looking for painless but effective ways to conserve water. Here are some tips they’re passing on to you.
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Indoor
What you can do: ………………….How much you can save:
Turn off the water when you brush 3 gallons per day
your teeth.
Shorten your showers by one or two 5 gallons per day
minutes.
Fix leaky faucets 20 gallons per day
Wash only full loads of laundry 15 to 50 gallons per load
Talk to your family and friends about saving water.
If everyone does a little, we all benefit a lot.
Outdoor
What you can do : …………………..How much you can save:
Water your yard only before 8 a.m. 25 gallons per day
to reduce evaporation and
interference from wind.
Install a smart sprinkler controller. 40 gallons per day
Use a broom instead of a hose to 150 gallons each time
clean driveways and sidewalks.
Check your sprinkler system for leaks, 500 gallons a month
over spray and broken sprinkler heads.
Mulch! Save hundreds of gallons a year by using organic mulch
around plants to reduce evaporation.
