 Take
a Pledge to Drop 30
Want to do something to reduce your environmental footprint? Take
the WaterSense pledge to cut down on water waste! Each American
uses about 100 gallons of water per day at home—considerably
more than what people use in most other developed nations.
It's easy to use less water. In fact, by taking a few simple steps,
you could save 30 percent of what you normally use. To get you started,
here are five easy tips to save water in the kitchen and bathroom:
- Start simply—turn off the water while you brush your teeth
or shave. That small step could save up to eight gallons per day.
- Bring additional savings to your bathroom faucets by installing
WaterSense labeled
aerators. For only a few dollars each, these fixtures can
drop a home's water use by more than 500 gallons annually.
- If you have an old toilet that needs replacing, make it a WaterSense
labeled model. More than 100 different
models have been independently certified to use at least 20
percent less water and perform as well or better than conventional
models. What's more, you could save about $90 per year on your
utility bills.
- Make sure to wash only full loads of dishes. Eliminating one
load per week can save 2,130 gallons of water annually.
- Test your WaterSense—take
this simple quiz to learn more about water use in your home and
have fun at the same time
Take the WaterSense pledge!
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