Four Easy Ways to Conserve Water

Water is a precious resource, and a great way to live a "green" life is to learn simple ways to reduce water use in your home!  Four easy ways to conserve water are:

1. If you have a toilet that runs or a faucet that drips, contact your property manager as soon as possible. It’s probably an easy fix, and it will save you money on your water bill, too. If the city has to go into stage three water restrictions, it’s likely that utility customers will also see a rate hike. Taking care of small leaks now will definitely pay off in the long run.

2. Don’t run your washing machine or dishwasher if it is only half-full. If you’d rather not wash dishes by hand, it might be time to invest in a few more glasses or plates. Dishwashers use less water than washing dishes by hand anyway. Similarly, try to do less laundry by wearing your clothes more before washing. It sounds gross, but it can be as simple as not changing midday, wearing a pair of pajamas more than once or not grabbing a fresh towel every time you take a shower. This means less wear and tear on your clothes, too.

3. Long, hot showers are great, but shortening yours by a minute or two can save a ton of water. Get in and out of the shower as quickly as possible and sleep in a bit later instead. Baths are even more of a water-waster; try to limit yours to a once-in-awhile treat (it will be all that more relaxing). If you have young children, save water (and time!) by bathing them together.

4. Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth. This small action saves 3 gallons of water a minute. Turn off the water while you shave and save 100 gallons of water a week. That’s a lot! Think about how quickly those gallons add up.

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