Simple Water Saving Tips for Home, Work and School - KTAR.com

Despite the heavy rains that summer 2021 brought with it, saving water remains something everyone should know and practice.

Water - Use It Wisely offers more than 100 ways to water indoors and outdoors, at home at work and at school to save .

Here are 20 recommendations that might surprise you but are easy to implement. They are numbered according to their position on the water list - use them wisely.

Within

# 12 - reusing leftover water from cooked or steamed foods to start a nutritious soup; it's another way to drink eight glasses of water a day.

# 36 - Turn off the water while you wash your hair and save up to 150 gallons per month.

# 27 - Put food coloring in the toilet tank. If it gets into the container without flushing, there is a leak. Fix it and start saving gallons.

# 50 - Learn How to Use Your Water Meter to Check for Leaks.

# 60 - Only turn on the washing machine and dishwasher when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons per month.

Outdoors

# 79 - Collect water from your roof by installing gutters and downspouts. Direct drainage to plants and trees.

# 80 - To automatically save water, route water from gutters and HVAC systems to water-loving plants in your garden.

# 109 - Don't water your lawn on windy days when most of the water is blowing away or evaporating.

# 113 - Use a rain barrel to collect rainwater from gutters to water gardens and landscapes.

# 114 - For hanging baskets, planters, and planters, place ice cubes on the floor to give your plants a cold drink without spilling.

For children and animals

# 44 - Teach children to close the taps well after each use.

# 46 - When kids want to cool off, use the sprinkler in an area where your lawn needs them most.

# 132 - Wash your pets outside in an area of ​​your lawn that needs water.

# 133 - Provide nutrient-rich water for your inedible plants when cleaning aquariums.

# 134 - When giving fresh water to your pet, don't pour the old water down the drain. Use it to water your trees or shrubs.

At work

# 144 - Set up a hotline in bathrooms and kitchens to report water leaks or wasted to facility managers or maintenance personnel.

# 162 - Turn off water in unused areas of your facility to remove debris from leaks or unattended use.

# 174 - Scraping dishes instead of rinsing them before washing.

# 185 - Wash company vehicles in commercial car washes that recycle water.

# 190 - If your drink has ice cubes in it, don't throw it away. Pour them into a plant.

Go through all of their tips and pick a few that you can easily implement. Over time, you will add more water saving techniques to your home, workplace, and school.

We should all make water saving a way of life, not just a habit. Small changes in behavior add up to big water savings.

Adopting this lifestyle now can strengthen our condition for generations to come.

Use Water Carefully The company's extensive community awareness campaign showcases everyday household items as unexpected but highly effective water-saving devices. The show shows how changing some simple habits can have a significant impact on your water usage through a bright, colorful and fun approach that encourages everyone to be aware of when and how they use water. Find water saving ideas for the exterior and interior of your home at www.wateruseitwisely.com .

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