Tips for Saving Water in the Home:
- Turn the tap off after you wet your toothbrush
- Rinse your razor in the sink rather than the running tap
- When washing dishes by hand, fill a sink rather than letting the tap run
- Take showers instead of bath (and even takes shorter showers!)
- Only run the dishwasher and washing machine when they are full
- Run a sink to rinse vegetables instead of leaving the tap on.
Tips for Saving Water in the Garden:
- Keep an eye out for leaky taps- including hoses and pipes
- When the kids want to cool off, run the sprinkler on a dry patch of lawn
- Avoid outdoor water toys that require constant water flow
- Use an outside broom to sweep the yard or patio instead of the hose
- Water dry spots by hand instead of running a sprinkler system
- Leave the lawn clippings on the grass to keep moisture in and the ground cooler
There's a a great website called Water Use it Wisely full of practical ideas on how to be more water aware.
http://wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve/
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