Limiting the use of water in day-to-day functions can reduce the demand on
water supplies, lessen the burden on wastewater treatment facilities, and
decrease the amount of runoff and nonpoint source pollution that occurs.
Turn off the tap while washing and brushing your teeth.
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When washing dishes, don’t leave the tap running. Instead fill a washbasin
with the water. If you use an automatic dishwasher, run it only when full.
When it comes to doing laundry, try to wash only full loads.
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Don’t leave the hose running while you are washing the car, because a typical
garden hose can deliver about 50 gallons of water in just 5 minutes.
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Water your lawn in the early morning to avoid evaporation, and direct sprinklers
so that water isn’t wasted on sidewalks, pathways.
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