Learn to Conserve Water
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Make it a priority every day! Follow these tips:

Indoors
  • Take short showers.
  • Brush your teeth and shave with the tap off.
  • Don't use the toilet as a wastebasket.
  • Do only full loads in the dishwasher and washing machine.
  • Keep drinking water chilled in the refrigerator.
  • Don't let water run when washing dishes. Fill the sink instead.
Learn to conserve indoors
Learn to conserve outdoors Outdoors
  • Water only when the grass needs it.
  • Leave grass tall (1"-3") - taller grass helps keep the soil moist.
  • Landscape with plants that don't need much water.
  • Use an automatic sprinkler system with a timer, if possible.
  • Use ground covers and mulches around plants.
  • Cover swimming pools when not in use.
These tips outline daily action - but don't forget to be prepared for emergency action, too!

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