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- To
keep your water bill down try taking showers rather than
baths. Showers usually only take up a third of what water
is used for baths.
- Be
conservative with water by plugging up the sink while you
are shaving or washing, don't just leave the tap running.
- Avoid
keeping the water running while brushing your teeth. Instead
turn off the tap while you brush and use a glass of water
to rinse with.
- You
can avoid wasting gallons of water by using a bowl of water
instead of the tap when washing dishes.
- Wait
until you have a full load of laundry or dirty dishes before
running the washing and dishwashing machines. If your machine
has a half load button use that when you are washing only
a few items.
- You
can save water in the yard by covering your flowerbeds in
gravel, pebbles, wood chips and other material instead of
grass. These items cut water evaporation and keep the soil
cooler during the summer.
- Make
sure the dirt is level in your flowerbeds and gardens to
avoid water run-off.
- Set
your lawnmover blades higher during the summer. Longer blades
of grass aren't as easily scorched by the sun.
- During
the summer, leave grass cuttings in your grass to keep additional
nourishments close to the soil.
- You
can save water by only watering areas in your yard that
really need it. Avoid watering all over.
- The
best time to water your yard is during early morning or
evening when the sun is not at it's hottest. This allows
the water to seep into the soil without immediately evaporating
into the air.
- Use
a bucket and sponge instead of a hose to wash your car.
Rinse off the soap by using a watering can.
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