Saving Water Tips

Saving water saves valuable resources and save you money. Here are some very
easy tips to conserve water.

 
Laundry
Switch off the "extra rinse" cycle; save 8 gallons. 		Toilet
Don’t use the toilet as a trash can; save 3.6 gallons.
   
Tooth brushing
Don’t run the water while you brush, use a glass to rinse; save
4 gallons. 		Shaving
Don’t run the water while you shave; save 4 gallons.
 
Dish washing
Don’t rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, or
half-fill a plastic tub to rinse; save 8 to 10 gallons. 		Drinking water
Keep a bottle in the fridge; don’t run the tap to get it cold;
save 1 gallon.
 
Showers
Take a "Navy" shower (turn the water off while you
lather); save 8 gallons. 		Baths
Shower instead of bathing; save 30 gallons (even with a long
shower).
   
Garbage
Use a compost pile instead of the garbage disposal; save 2 gallons.		 Food
Defrost in the refrigerator overnight, not under running water;
save 4 gallons.