WATER WATER
Dec 17, 2015
WATERWATER
TheThe
WaysWays
To ConserveTo Conserve
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REDUCEREDUCE= Use less water!= Use less water!
RETROFITRETROFIT= Install plumbing that = Install plumbing that
saves water.saves water.
REPAIRREPAIR= Fix any leaks.= Fix any leaks.
The Kitchen
Only run Only run FULL FULL LOADSLOADS
REDUCEREDUCE
REDUCEREDUCE
Fill a sink to rinse
Compost instead Compost instead of Garburatorof Garburator
Garburators…
REDUCEREDUCE
increase water use and stress water treatment plants.
REDUCEREDUCEKeep drinking Keep drinking
water in the fridgewater in the fridge
The BathroomThe Bathroom
REDUCEREDUCEDon’t flush more Don’t flush more than you need tothan you need to
REDUCEREDUCEDon’t let it run as Don’t let it run as
you brushyou brush
REDUCEREDUCEDon’t let it run Don’t let it run while shavingwhile shaving
REDUCEREDUCE
Take five minute Take five minute showersshowers
REDUCEREDUCEFill the tub halfway Fill the tub halfway
or lessor less
LaundryLaundry
REDUCEREDUCEDon’t wash it Don’t wash it until it’s dirtyuntil it’s dirty
REDUCEREDUCEMatch the water Match the water level to the loadlevel to the load
OutsideOutside
REDUCEREDUCE
Check if the lawn Check if the lawn needs water before needs water before
watering itwatering it
REDUCEREDUCEWater the Water the lawn, not lawn, not the street!the street!
REDUCEREDUCEXeriscapeXeriscape
The ForksThe Forks
Elmwood HighElmwood High
RETROFITRETROFIT
RETROFITRETROFITFaucet aeratorsFaucet aerators
RETROFITRETROFITWater Saving ShowerheadsWater Saving Showerheads
RETROFITRETROFITToilet Dam or Displacement BagToilet Dam or Displacement Bag
RETROFITRETROFITChange to a water-saving toiletChange to a water-saving toilet
Low Flow
Dual Flush
REPAIRREPAIR
REPAIRREPAIR
Fix leaky Fix leaky faucetsfaucets
A slow dripping tap can fill a bathtub in a day.
REPAIRREPAIR
Check toilets Check toilets for leaksfor leaks
Toilet leaks waste an average of 66 L per day.
REPAIRREPAIR
Read the water meter to check Read the water meter to check for other leaks.for other leaks.