Helpful tips to reduce your water and energy consumption and save money while protecting our planet's natural resources.

Water and Energy Saving Tips

Indoor Conservation Tips

*By turning off the shower when you brush your teeth you can save 8 gallons per day
*If you shorten your showers by 1 or 2 minutes, you can save 5 gallons per day per shower
*Fix leaky faucets and save 20 gallons per day
*Washing only full loads of laundry can save 15 - 50 gallons per load
*Replace old toilets with High Efficiency Toilets
*Insulate your water pipes
*Install water-saving shower heads and low-flow faucet aerators.
*Check for toilet leaks by adding food coloring to the tank and waiting to see if coloring appears in bowl. Then flush to make sure tank is not stained.

Outdoor Conservation Tips

*Water your yard only before 8 am to reduce evaporation and interference from wind can save 25 gallons per day
*Installing a smart sprinkler controller can save 40 gallons per day
*Using a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks, can save 150 gallons each time.
*Raise the lawn mower blade to at least 3". A higher cut encourages grass roots to grow deeper, shades the root system and holds soil moisture
*Check your sprinkler system for leaks, overspray and broken sprinkler heads - it can save 500 gallons a month

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