subject: Water Conservation Tips For Summer! [print this page] Summertime is finally here! But with the temperature rising, it becomes increasingly important to use water wisely. It is everyone's responsibility to monitor the use of this precious resource and make sure that we are not wasting it. Read these simple water saving tips and do your part to help conserve our water supply as well as cut down on your water bill. Teach your kids about conserving water too, they'll enjoy being part of something important!
In the bathroom:
- Take shorter showers. A 4-minute shower used 20-40 gallons of water.
- Don't let the water run while you are brushing your teeth or shaving.
- Don't throw trash in the toilet. Every time you flush the toilet you are using 5-7 gallons of water
- Repair any leaky pipes or faucets.
- Install low-flow, water efficient faucets, showerheads, and toilets whenever possible.
- Teach kids how to turn off the faucets properly.
- When waiting for the shower to warm up, capture the water in a bucket and use for watering plants around the house.
In the kitchen:
- Only run the dishwasher and washing machine when they are full. This alone can save you up to 1,000 gallons of water every month.
- Don't let the water run when hand washing dishes. Soak pots and pans instead of letting water run into them.
- Use the garbage disposal only when necessary. Consider starting a compost pile instead.
- Keep a pitcher of drinking water in the fridge instead of running the tap. This way you won't waste any water down the drain waiting for it to get cool.
- Use the same drinking glass throughout the day to cut back on dirty dishes.
In the home:
- Especially during the summer months, people are in and out of the house tracking in dirt. Hire a professional green carpet cleaning service to clean your carpets. Traditional steam cleaners waste 40 or more gallons of water to clean a home, where eco-friendly carpet cleaners can clean the same home using only 2 gallons.
In the yard:
- Water the lawn in the early morning or evening when it cools off to avoid evaporation. Avoid watering when it's windy.
