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Fix plumbing leaks immediately. |
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Run full laundry and dishwasher loads, and use energy-saving settings where available. |
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Shave at the sink, not in the shower. |
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Lower toilet float one inch or place a jug of water in the tank to reduce water flushed. |
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Replace old shower heads, toilets, faucet aerators, dishwashers and washing machines with more efficient models. |
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Take shorter showers or turn off water while soaping/shampooing. |
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Don't run water when brushing teeth or shaving. |
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Keep a water pitcher in the refrigerator. |
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Don't water lawns/landscaping (grass will go dormant) and plant drought-tolerant, native species. |
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Collect running tap water and use it to water plants. |
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Don't fill your swimming pool or fill it lower than usual to decrease water splashed out. |
