Are you looking to save
money and conserve water resources? Here are a few tips that are easy to
incorporate in your daily routine.
Morning
Turn off the faucet while
you're brushing your teeth or shaving.
Restrict your long shower
to once a week. Do you have a valve on the shower head to stop the water while
retaining the setting? Use it while lathering shampoo.
Home Improvement
Do you have 1.6 gallon flush
toilets? Even though you're not ready to renovate your bath, perhaps you could install
a low flow toilet.
Gardening
Irrigation doubles water
consumption during the summer. You can reduce the demand.
Consider creating a drip
irrigation system. You can buy the components to attach to your hose. Ask at
your local hardware.
When planning your garden,
consider plants that require little water. Consult your local nursery or Master
Gardeners at URI (401)874-2900; email ceec@etal.uri.edu.
Put your sprinkler on
manual and water only when needed. For further information contact Alyson McCann,
Cooperative Education at URI.
Check out Water: Use It Wisely for
a flood of information.
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