Conserving Water - Indoors

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Energy / Water Reduction Strategy Full Dishwasher Loads Take Showers vs Baths Don't Leave Faucets Running Only Run Water When Using It Don't Let Water Run Unnecessarily View Water Meter for Water Leaks Take Shallow vs Full Tub Bath Use Dehumidifier Water for Indoor Plants Turn Off Water While Brushing Teeth Turn Off Water While Shaving Turn Off Water While Washing Hands Turn Off Water While Washing Face Turn Off Water While Washing Hair in Sink Turn Off Water While Hand Washing Dishes Turn Off Water While Shaving Face in Shower Turn Off Water While Shaving Legs in Shower Turn Off Shower While Lathering Turn Off Shower While Shampooing Be Sure To Turn Faucets Completely Off Shower Every Other Day Take A Navy or Army Shower Put Water Jug In Fridge vs Running Tap Check Faucets for Leaks, Especially Little Used Check Water Lines for Leaks Wash Fruits/Veggies in Pan vs Running Tap Flush Toilet Only When Necessary Don't Use Toilets As Waste Basket Use Water in Kettle for Plants vs Down the Drain Use Bucket in Shower to Catch Warm-Up Water Use Bucket in Sink to Catch Warm-Up Water Use Bucket in Tub to Catch Warm-Up Water Shave Outside of Shower Do Not Turn Tap On Full Scrape, Don't Rinse, Food Scraps from Plates Collect Dripping Water Until Leak Fixed Use Flow-Through Humidifier Water for Plants Use Air Conditioner Condensation for Plants Collect Rain Water for Clothes Washing Machine Catch Rain Water for Pet's Water Bowl Use Cooled Down Veggie Water for Plants Use Water from Hot Water Bottle for Plants Use One Glass for Day's Drinking Water Soak Pots/Pans While Scraping vs Running Water Use Leftover Water in Bottles for Plants Toilet Reduce Tank Water Level Know Where Main Water Shutoff Valve is Located Collect Water Used to Rinse Things for Plants Turn Main Tap Off When Away on Vacation Use Fish Tank Water for Plants Bring Snow Inside to Melt & Water Indoor Plants Use Some Bath Water for Garden Use Some Bath Water for Trees Full Clothes Washing Machine Loads Put Brick in Toilet Tank Only Use Hot Water for Showers Turn Off Water Heater When Away on Vacation Bathe Children Together Put Bottle of Water in Toilet Tank Install Aerators on All Faucets Install Water Saver Discs Fix Internal Toilet Leaks Use Electric Razor (no water) Front Load Clothes Washing Machine Install Low Flow Toilets Install Bladder Inside Toilet Tank Install Automatic Sensor Faucets

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Use these indoor water conserving ideas to save money, and to conserve the environments natural resources.