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Tips to use water efficiently

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Tips to use water efficiently

Buy water-efficient fixtures and products. The WaterSense label helps shoppers identify water efficient products and programs. More about WaterSense.

Fix that leak! Leaky faucets can waste thousands of gallons of water each year. Find out more about saving water.


Replacing a leaky washer saves money and thousands of gallons of water each year. Read more

Shower power: A full bath tub requires about 70 gallons of water, while taking a five-minute shower uses 10 to 25 gallons. More about using water wisely.

Make it a full load. The average washing machine uses 40.9 gallons of water per load. Buy a high-efficiency washer or save up for full loads. More about using water wisely.

Make it a full load. Run your dishwasher only when it's full; use the rinse-and-hold dishwasher feature until you're ready to run a full load. More about using water wisely

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