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Water conservation is extremely important.
Here are some ways you can do your part:
Save Water Indoors
Perform an annual maintenance check on your evaporative (swamp) cooler. Check for and fix any leaks you find.
Wash only full loads in your washing machine, or adjust the water level to reflect the size of the load.
Pay attention to your water bill and become familiar with your water meter—use them to track your water use and detect leaks.
Purchase appliances that offer water- and energy-efficient cycle options.
Fix leaky plumbing fixtures, faucets and appliances in the house.
Show children how to turn off the faucets completely after each use.
Install aerators on every faucet. This could save you as much as 1 gallon every minute you use them.
Conserve in the Bathroom
Take shorter showers—try to keep it under 5 minutes.
Install ultra-low-flush toilet that will flush 1.6
gallons or less water.
Check to assure that your toilet's flapper valve doesn’t stay open after flushing.
When taking a bath, start filling the tub with the drain already plugged instead of waiting first for the water to get warm. Adjust the temperature as the tubs begins to fill.
Turn the faucet off while you shave, brush your teeth and lather up your hands.
Don’t use the toilet as a trash can. Place a trash can next to the toilet and use it instead.
Take a short shower instead of a bath. With a five minute shower
it takes about 12 to 25 gallons, a full tub requires about 70 gallons.
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