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Leaks and excessive irrigation are common causes for high water bills. Here are a few tips to help you save water. When it’s time to replace an appliance, consider the ENERGYSTAR™ model.
- Check for leaks (toilets, faucets, pipes, irrigation systems, etc.). A leaky faucet can waste more than 3,000 gallons of water a month or about $170 a year.
- Run your dishwasher and washing machine only when you have a full load. Running your dishwasher daily, half full, costs an extra $75 a year.
- Install a low-flow shower head and save $75 a year.
- Fix that toilet leak and save $170 a year. Add food coloring to the toilet tank and see if it leaks into the toilet bowl. If it does, your toilet is leaking.
- Use ENERGY STAR™ appliances.
- Water your lawn three-quarters of an inch once or twice a week before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Watering twice a week promotes healthy roots and prevents weed growth.
- Equip automatic sprinklers with moisture-sensing cut-off switches. Some types just keep the sprinklers from operating in the rain. Others actually monitor soil moisture content and allow the system to water only when needed.
- Mulch to retain moisture in the soil. Mulching also helps control weeds that compete with plants for water.
- Plant native and/or drought-tolerant plants. Some grasses, ground covers, shrubs and trees do not need to be watered as frequently.
For more water saving tips, download our brochure, How to Save Energy and Water at Home .
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