Water Conservation Tips
Water Conservation Tips
Whether you are interested in the green movement or not, it never hurts to conserve water. Residential water conservation is a great way to contribute to the environment as well as your pocketbook.
No matter what area of your home you start with begin your water conservation campaign, always repair leaky faucets, both indoors and out. If you live in an older home, consider replacing old toilets, dishwashers and clothes washers with newer, more water and energy efficient alternatives.
Kitchen Conservation Tips
Fill your sink or basin when washing and rinsing dishes to save on running water. When cooking, peel and clean your vegetables in a large bowl instead of under running water. Only run your dishwasher when it is full. Try not to use your garbage disposal unless absolutely necessary. Install faucet aerators to cut down on water usage.
Bathroom Conservation Tips
Take showers instead of baths, and turn off the water to brush your teeth and shave. Repair leaky toilets and install a toilet dam, low-flow showerheads, and faucet aerators.
Laundry Conservation Tips
Purchase a water saving model of clothes washer. Chose one where you can adjust the load size to use only the amount of water you need. Try to let delay washing a load of clothes until you have a full one.
Outdoor Conservation Tips
Only water your lawn when necessary, once per week should be sufficient even when there is no rainfall. Avoid watering on windy and hot days. Try to water your lawn in the late evening or morning to minimize evaporation of water. Soaker hoses get the water down where you need it; sprinklers are sometimes wasteful because they water buildings as well as vegetation. Mulch applied around flower beds and shrubs will also reduce evaporation (an added bonus is that mulch promotes plant growth and controls weeds). Compost or organic matter added to your soil will improve soil conditions as well as aid in water retention. When you mow, set your mower blades to two to three inches high since longer grass will shade your soil and improve its moisture retention capabilities. Planting plants native to your area will reduce the need for watering as these plants have adapted to the weather of your location. Besides lawn care conservation methods, you can also conserve outdoor usage by collecting rainfall for irrigation, wash your car sparingly and quickly, and use a broom to clean walkways, decks and porches instead of hosing them off.
Taking these simple steps to conserve water at your own home will go a long way towards not only helping the environment, but may save you a little money as well.
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