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Water Tips
Brush or sweep sidewalks and patios instead of using water for cleaning
Choose an ENERGY STAR® qualified dishwasher
Choose an ENERGY STAR® qualified washing machine
Discard water into plants instead of the drain
Harvest rain water for grounds and vehicle cleaning
Install digitally controlled outdoor irrigation system with weather sensor
Install faucet aerators on kitchen and bathroom faucets
Install low flow pre-rinse spray valves
Install low flow showerheads
Install pipe insulation
Install sensored flush or manual flush on urinals
Install touchless faucets
Install waterless urinals
Install WaterSense® Certified toilets
Obtain a water audit
Repair leaking toilets and taps
Replace lawn with plantings suited to our climate
Replace water cooled with air cooled refrigeration equipment
Rinse vegetables in a sink of water instead of running the tap
Scrape food instead of, or before, rinsing plates before putting them in the dishwasher
Turn off taps when not needed
Use composting toilets
Use displacement devices in toilet tanks
Water lawns 1 inch (2-3 cm) per week during dry periods
Water lawns and gardens during the coolest part of the day – morning is best
