Many communities in New England are wrestling with
the challenge of supporting growth and its associated
demand for safe drinking water and wastewater disposal,
without depleting aquifers and reducing stream flows.
As land development continues in New England, it is
becoming increasingly difficult to balance these needs
and some areas are experiencing water shortages, reduced
stream flow and degraded water quality.
Water conservation is an important tool for reducing
water demand, and limiting water use should be an everyday
practice for people and businesses in New England. Water
efficiency measures can lead to significant reductions
in water and sewer costs. Many guides are available
which describe ways that residences and businesses can
conserve water. In many instances, water is wasted by
old habits, like leaving the water running when we brush
our teeth, and using old appliances like toilets which
were built before conservation standards took effect.
Water conservation may require changing old habits and
re-thinking the way we do things.
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