9 Ways To Conserve Water

The California drought should have all residents of the Golden State conserving water and doing their part to make a difference. While you may already be cutting down on shower times and only running your sprinklers when necessary, there are additional things you can do to help preserve the environment. Take these 9 helpful tips into consideration to start conserving more water in the home:

1. Check for leaks - Small drips can waste dozens of gallons each day. Be sure that none of your faucets or pipes have leaks.
2. Refrain from using your toilet as a waste bin - Putting a cigarette butt or facial tissue down the toilet wastes five to seven gallons of water.
3. Check your toilets for leaks too - Here's the trick: put food coloring in your toilet tank. If the color appears in the bowl within 30 minutes and you haven't flushed, you have a leak that needs immediate repair.
4. Check your water meter for any hidden leaks - Read the meter before and after a two-hour period when water is not in use. If the meter reads the exact same number, you're in the clear, if not, you have a leak.
5. Install water-saving shower heads and low-flow faucet aerators. These are relatively inexpensive and save an abundant of water.
6. Shave using your sink water instead - Rinsing your razor in the sink will avoid wasted running water in the shower.
7. Full Loads Only - Only use your dishwasher and clothes washer for full loads.
8. Hand Washing Dishes - Refrain from leaving the water running while you rinse.
9. Refrain from leaving the water running when you brush your teeth - Turn the water off once you wet your brush.

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