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| Bather's in the Ganges River, photo by Lorrie Weidlich |
Green Living Tips
Water Saving Tips
Make sure your home is leak free. Check your water meter a few hours before and after a span of time when you are certain that no water is being used. If the meter reading has changed, locate
that leak and get it fixed. Locate your master water
shut-off valve while you're checking the meter. In the
event that you do have a pipe burst, you can shut it
off quickly to avoid flooding.
Repair leaky faucets. Most only need new washers, and one drop per second wastes 2,700 gallons per year.
Operate automatic dishwashers and clothes washers only when they are full. When you cannot fully load the appliance, be sure to set the water level for the size of the load you are using.
Do not use running water to thaw meat or other frozen foods. Defrost food overnight in the refrigerator, or use the defrost setting on your microwave.
Compost. Kitchen sink disposals require a lot of water to operate properly, so start a compost pile as an alternative method of disposing of at least some of your family's food waste.
Don't let water run while shaving
or washing your face. Brush your teeth first while
waiting for the water to get hot, then wash or shave
after filling the basin.
Editor's Note: Many thanks to Ecology Action
of Texas for supplying these helpful tips.
www.ecology-action.org
