1. Limit your time in the shower, take a shorter one rather than a longer one.
2. Run the dishwasher only when full.
3. Invest in a front loading washing machine, as it uses less water.
4. Invest in a water saving or high efficiency toilet.
5. Collect rainwater for watering plants and garden.
6. Save the water that is left after cooking vegetables for watering your plants as it contains lots of nutrients for healthier plants.
7. When brushing your teeth, do not run the water while your are brushing your teeth.
8. Make sure there are no dripping faucets inside your house, outside water leaks or hoses that have not been turned off completely, as this can waste a large amount of water.
9. Install water saving or water efficient shower heads.
10. When washing your clothes, do not overfill the washing machine and select the proper water level for the load that you are doing.
It is important not only to practice water conservation, but to make certain that our water supply be kept safe and clean. Our water can become contaminated with pathogens such as Cholera, as it is carried by water. This is why it is important to ensure the safety of our water supply.
Another helpful posting under the topic of conservation, 10 Tips To Lower Your Electric Bill
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Robin Bishop
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I have taken water conservation seriously. I follow most of these tips. When it comes to the toilet I have found a terrific solution. Instead of investing a lot of money for a new toilet, I purchased the HydroRight dual flush kit. This unit was $20 at my local Home Depot. It was easy to install... I didn't even need tools! Now, we are conserving a lot of that wasted water in the bathroom!
ReplyDeleteAndy P,
ReplyDeleteThanks for recommending the HydroRight Dual Flush Kit to conserve water through our toilets. I will look up this product tomorrow in Home Depot, and purchase the kit to help me save even more.