Water Conservation Tips!

· Keep a pitcher of water in the fridge to avoid running water for a cold drink.

· Do not run water to thaw food.

· Only run the dishwasher if you have a full load.

· When washing dishes, don’t run the water constantly.

· Use a bowl of water to clean food rather than running water.

· Instead of using your garbage disposal, compost.

· Only wash full loads of laundry.

· Make sure that your hoses don’t have any leaks.

· Replace the parts in your toilets every few years.

· Test for toilet leaks by adding food coloring to the water tank and don’t flush for 15 minutes. If there is water in the bowl, you may have a leak.

· Don’t use the toilet to dispose of tissues or other trash.

· Take a shower because it uses less water.

· Limit the length of showers to two or three minutes.

· While shaving, brushing your teeth, and washing your face, don’t let the water run.

· Don’t continually run water to water your plants, lawn, pets, etc.

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Water tips compiled by Mrs. Pennington’s 8^th Grade Action Class

Water in the morning or evening to reduce runoffs.

· Avoid watering paved areas.

· Avoid using sprinklers with a fine mist to avoid evaporation.

· Try to have few very grassy spots that require a lot of water.

· Plant water efficient plants to avoid using a lot of water.

· Use mulch to help the soil retain water.

· Shut off and drain the water lines to outside spigots in the winter. This prevents freezing temperatures from causing expensive leaks.

· If you have an automatic sprinkler system, inspect it regularly for leaks and broken parts.

· Avoid using the hose to clean areas that could be swept with a broom.

· When washing vehicles, run the water only to wet and rinse. Use a container to hold the water used for washing.