By: Tiffany Hebets Water Conservation

Water is very important to everyday life, so we have to save every drop that we can.Water is very important to everyday life, so we have to save every drop that we can.

It is when you reduce the usage of water and recycling of waste water for different purposes such as cleaning, manufacturing, and agricultural irrigation etc.It is when you reduce the usage of water and recycling of waste water for different purposes such as cleaning, manufacturing, and agricultural irrigation etc.

You can save water by doing the littlest things.You can save water by doing the littlest things. Water conservation involves both indoor and outdoorwater usages.Water conservation involves both indoor and outdoor water usages.

Keep your showers down to five minutes or less using a low-flow showerheadKeep your showers down to five minutes or less using a low-flow showerhead Take shallow baths, no more than 3 inches of waterTake shallow baths, no more than 3 inches of water Replace your regular showerheads with low- flow showerheads Showers:

Bathroom uses Never let the water run while brushing your teeth or shavingNever let the water run while brushing your teeth or shaving Flush the toilet only when necessary. Never use the toilet as an ashtray or wastebasketFlush the toilet only when necessary. Never use the toilet as an ashtray or wastebasket Replace your older model toilets with new ultra-low-flush modelsReplace your older model toilets with new ultra-low-flush models

House uses Repair all leaky faucets, fixtures and pipes both inside and outside your home.Repair all leaky faucets, fixtures and pipes both inside and outside your home. When doing the laundry, never wash less than a full loadWhen doing the laundry, never wash less than a full load If you have a dishwasher, run it only when you have a full loadIf you have a dishwasher, run it only when you have a full load Rinse vegetables and fruits in a sink or a pan filled with water instead of under running water.Rinse vegetables and fruits in a sink or a pan filled with water instead of under running water.

Never hose down your patio or balcony, always use a broom or blowerNever hose down your patio or balcony, always use a broom or blower Water your lawn and landscaping before dawn or after the sun sets when there’s less evaporation. Adjust your sprinklers so they don’t spray on sidewalks, driveway or street.Water your lawn and landscaping before dawn or after the sun sets when there’s less evaporation. Adjust your sprinklers so they don’t spray on sidewalks, driveway or street. If you have a pool, use a cover to cut down evaporation. This will also keep your pool cleaner and reduce the need to add chemicalsIf you have a pool, use a cover to cut down evaporation. This will also keep your pool cleaner and reduce the need to add chemicals

Outdoors: Take your car to a car wash that recycles its wash water. If washing your car at home, use a bucket of water and sponge. Rinse quickly at the end. Never allow the hose to run continuouslyTake your car to a car wash that recycles its wash water. If washing your car at home, use a bucket of water and sponge. Rinse quickly at the end. Never allow the hose to run continuously Don’t allow children to play with the hoseDon’t allow children to play with the hose Set lawn mower blades one notch higher since longer grass reduces evaporation. Leave grass clippings on your grass, this cools the ground and holds in moistureSet lawn mower blades one notch higher since longer grass reduces evaporation. Leave grass clippings on your grass, this cools the ground and holds in moisture