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joel russell
The EPA reports that minor water leaks account
for more than 1 trillion gallons of water each
year in U.S. households. The lack of rain in the
Austin area makes water loss a major concern.
We don’t have any to waste!
- Ten Percent (10%) of homes have leaks that
waste 90 gallons of water a day.
- On the average, leaks account for 11,000
gallons in the home every year, enough to
fill a swimming pool.
joel russell
Conserve water as well as energy: Only run your dishwasher when fully loaded and in the evening when energy use is at its lowest; Wait for the hampers to get full before you wash your clothes in cold water and also reduce energy load by running washer and dryer at night. ; Wet your tooth brush, and then shut off the water while brushing.
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Cheap Ways to Save 1,000 Gallons of Water a Year -
- Reduce your shower time by one minute. Collect all your needs before turning on
the water. Plan an efficient bathing routine. Shower with a bucket to collect
excess for plant watering.
- Locate and repair toilet leaks. Drip food coloring in tank and see if it
appears in the bowl without flushing.
- Turn off the tap when not needed while brushing your teeth. It is easy with a
little practice.
- Be smart about using the dishwasher. Run only for full loads. Use the short
cycle. Don’t prewash.
More: tinyurl.com/CheapWaterSavings
Austin Mandatory Stage2 Restrictions: tinyurl.com/Stage2Water