How To Save Water At Home

HOW TO SAVE WATER AT HOME I. Turn off the tap when you're brushing 1. your teeth. THE RESULT: This saves up to 200 gallons of water every month. 2. Use the shower. THE RESULT: A shower uses about 1/2 to 1/10 the water that a bath uses. 3. Address any leaks. Would you flush your toilet randomly 50 times daily? That's how much water a leaky toilet can waste. THE ALTERNATIVE: 4. Water plants wisely. In the summer, water first thing in the morning or last thing in the evening, so the water can soak in while it's still cool instead of evaporating away. HOW TO: 5. Use a bucket and sponge to wash your car. THE ALTERNATIVE: A hose can dump up to six gallons per minute if left running. 6. Only use your washer or dishwasher when they're full. THE ALTERNATIVE: Running small batches wastes a lot of water every year. 7. Store drinking water in the fridge. THE ALTERNATIVE: Running the tap to get cold water is wasteful. 8. Thaw meat in the fridge. THE ALTERNATIVE: Running water to thaw meat wastes a lot of water. 9. Use a compost bin instead of your garbage disposal. THE RESULT: You save water AND get compost for your garden! 10. Raise your mower blade. Letting your grass grow a little higher makes it less susceptible to disease and helps it compete against weeds while keeping the soil cooler and more moist. THE RESULT: If you want to go further in saving water at home.. STAHL .why not contact Stahl Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning? Plumbing, Heatịng & Air Conditioning 412-273-1000 www.stahlplumbingpittsburgh.com Source: http://www.stahlplumbingpittsburgh.com/2016/03/18/easy-ways-to-save-water-at-home/ powered by Piktochart make information beautiful