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Install an instant
water heater near your kitchen sink so you don't have to run the
water while it heats up. This also reduces energy costs.
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Use a grease
pencil to mark the water level of your pool at the skimmer. Check
the mark 24 hours later to see if you have a leak.
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If your dishwasher
is new, cut back on rinsing. Newer models clean more thoroughly than
older ones.
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Use a trowel,
shovel, or soil probe to examine soil moisture depth. If the top two
to three inches of soil are dry it's time to water.
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If installing a
lawn, select a turf mix or blend that matches your climate and site
conditions.
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When you save
water, you save money on your utility bills too. Saving water is
easy for everyone to do.
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When the kids want
to cool off, use the sprinkler in an area where your lawn needs it
the most.
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Make sure your
swimming pools, fountains, and ponds are equipped with recirculating
pumps.
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Bathe your young
children together.
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Consult with your
local nursery for information on plant selection and placement for
optimum outdoor water savings.
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Winterize outdoor
spigots when temperatures dip below freezing to prevent pipes from
leaking or bursting.
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Insulate hot water
pipes for more immediate hot water at the faucet and for energy
savings.
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Wash your car on
the lawn, and you'll water your lawn at the same time.
Next time
you add or replace a flower or shrub, choose a low water use plant for
year-round landscape color and save up to 550 gallons each year.
