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Ten easy ways to save water and make a difference!

1. Replace pre-1992 toilets with High-Efficiency Toilets (HETs) to save up to 22,000 gallons of water annually.
2. Cut a minute off of your shower everyday to save more than 900 gallons of water annually. And when you swap out your 2.5 gpm showerhead with a 1.75 gpm water conserving model, you can save more than 7500 gallons of water annually. *
3. Use efficient faucets and install low-flow aerators on kitchen and bath faucets to effortlessly save hundreds of gallons of water each month.
4. Use the appropriate water level and load size when doing laundry in your washing machine. (For even greater savings, you may want to consider purchasing a front-load washing machine.)
5. Use a broom rather than a hose to clean your sidewalks.
6. Water your garden during the coolest part of the day, generally in the morning, and avoid watering on windy days.
7. Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving to keep excess water from going down the drain.
8. Landscape with native or low-water plants to significantly reduce water usage outside the home.
9. Use leftover drinking water for houseplants, instead of pouring it down the drain.
10. Make sure the dishwasher is fully loaded, and use the energy-saving dry option, if available.

* Based on an average of seven-minute showers for a family of four.

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