Water is our most precious natural resource, and we waste so much of it. This doesn’t have to be the case. Everyone can do a little something to conserve water when and where they can and it doesn’t need to be complicated or super difficult, either.
A little bit of extra awareness can make a major difference. That’s why we’ve whipped up a list of five things that you can begin working on today, right now, to lower your water usage.
More often than not, they simply come down to paying attention and making a small effort.
- Shorten Shower Times
A long, hot shower feels great, but all that running water just goes down the drain. By limiting showers to five minutes or less, you can save hundreds of gallons of water a month. Even simply getting out a minute or two earlier than normal helps.
- Tighten Faucets and Shower Heads
That drip-drip-drip is annoying, sure, but it’s also incredibly wasteful. By checking your faucets and shower heads, and tightening everything up, you’re saved a headache and a lot of water in the long run.
- Let Your Grass be Taller
Tall grass needs less watering. The longer the blades, the more shade they provide thirsty roots. Two inches or so, and you’ll need less water for a healthy lawn.
- Throw Out Bugs and Tissues
Every time you flush your toilet, gallons of water vanish. Ensure you only flush the commode when waste is present. A garbage can works just fine for bugs and tissues.
- Collect Running Water for Use on Plants
While waiting on tap water to go from cold to hot, collect what runs out along the way for later use watering plants. It’s not like that water’s bad after all, and your plants do not discriminate.
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