Ways To Conserve Water

Hey peeps!! Today I want to share with you on Ways To Conserve Water :)

KITCHEN

1. #1 
   There are a number of ways to save water, and they all start with you.
2. #2 
   When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the water run. Fill one basin with wash water and the other with rinse water.
3. #3 
   Dishwashers typically use less water than washing dishes by hand. Now, Energy Star dishwashers save even more water and energy.
4. #4 
   If your dishwasher is new, cut back on rinsing. Newer models clean more thoroughly than older ones.
5. #5 
   Designate one glass for your drinking water each day, or refill a water bottle. This will cut down on the number of glasses to wash.

1. #6 
   Soak pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you scrape them clean.
2. #7 
   Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Instead, compost vegetable food waste and save gallons every time.
3. #8 
   Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap.
4. #9 
   Don’t use running water to thaw food. For water efficiency and food safety, defrost food in the refrigerator.
5. #10 
   Install an instant water heater near your kitchen sink so you don’t have to run the water while it heats up. This also reduces energy costs.
6. #11 
   Keep a pitcher of drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap. This way, every drop goes down you and not the drain.
7. #12 
   Reuse leftover water from cooked or steamed foods to start a nutritious soup, it’s one more way to get eight glasses of water a day.
8. #13 
   Cook food in as little water as possible. This also helps it retain more nutrients.
9. #14 
   Select the proper pan size for cooking. Large pans may require more cooking water than necessary.
10. #15 
    If you accidentally drop ice cubes, don’t throw them in the sink. Drop them in a house plant instead.
11. #16 
    Collect the water you use while rinsing fruit and vegetables. Use it to water house plants.
12. #17 
    When shopping for a new dishwasher, use the Consortium for Energy Efficiency website to compare water use between models.

LAUNDRY ROOM

1. #18 
   When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load.
2. #19 
   Washing dark clothes in cold water saves water and energy, and helps your clothes retain their color.
3. #20 
   When shopping for a new washing machine, compare resource savings among Energy Star models. Some can save up to 20 gallons of water per load.
4. #21 
   Have a plumber re-route your greywater to trees and plants rather than the sewer line. Check with your city and county for codes.
5. #22 
   When buying a washer, check the Consortium for Energy Efficiency website to compare water use between models.

BATHROOM

1. #23 
   If your shower fills a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, replace the showerhead with a WaterSense® labeled model.
2. #24 
   Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you’ll save up to 150 gallons per month.
3. #25 
   Time your shower to keep it under 5 minutes. You’ll save up to 1,000 gallons per month.
4. #26 
   Toilet leaks can be silent! Be sure to test your toilet for leaks at least once a year.
5. #27 
   Put food coloring in your toilet tank. If it seeps into the bowl without flushing, there’s a leak. Fix it and start saving gallons.
6. #28 
   When running a bath, plug the bathtub before turning on the water. Adjust the temperature as the tub fills.
7. #29 
   Upgrade older toilets with water-saving WaterSense® labeled models.
8. #30 
   If your toilet flapper doesn’t close properly after flushing, replace it.
9. #31 
   Use a WaterSense® labeled showerhead. They’re inexpensive, easy to install, and can save you up to 750 gallons a month.
10. #32 
    Turn off the water while you brush your teeth and save up to 4 gallons a minute. That’s up to 200 gallons a week for a family of four.
11. #33 
    If your toilet was installed before 1992, purchasing a WaterSense® labeled toilet can reduce the amount of water used for each flush.
12. #34 
    Consider buying a dual-flush toilet. It has two flush options: a half-flush for liquid waste and a full-flush for solid waste.
13. #35 
    Plug the sink instead of running the water to rinse your razor and save up to 300 gallons a month.
14. #36 
    Turn off the water while washing your hair and save up to 150 gallons a month.
15. #37 
    When washing your hands, turn the water off while you lather.
16. #38 
    Take 5-minute showers instead of baths. A full bathtub requires up to 70 gallons of water.
17. #39 
    Install water-saving aerators on all of your faucets.
18. #40 
    Drop tissues in the trash instead of flushing them and save water every time.
19. #41 
    Look for WaterSense® labeled toilets, sink faucets, urinals and showerheads.
20. #42 
    One drip every second adds up to five gallons per day! Check your faucets and showerheads for leaks.
21. #43 
    While you wait for hot water, collect the running water and use it to water plants.

GENERAL INDOOR

1. #44 
   Teach children to turn off faucets tightly after each use.
2. #45 
   Watch the Home Water Challenge video or use the Home Water Audit Calculator to see where you can save water.
3. #46 
   When the kids want to cool off, use the sprinkler in an area where your lawn needs it most.
4. #47 
   Encourage your school system and local government to develop and promote water conservation among children and adults.
5. #48 
   Play fun games while learning how to save water!
6. #49 
   Monitor your water bill for unusually high use. Your bill and water meter are tools that can help you discover leaks.
7. #50 
   Learn how to use your water meter to check for leaks.