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Water Conservation Tips from the EPA
TIPS 
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Here a few suggestions from the EPA on how to save water at home. Save money and protect the environment!
| | Check all plumbing fixtures to ensure there are no leaks (a leaking faucet or toilet can waste 20 or more gallons of water a day). |
| | Run your dishwasher only when you have a full load; for normal use select the cycle with fewest number of washes and rinses. When hand washing dishes, use a dish tub to soak and wash dirty dishes, rather than doing so under running tap water. |
| | Turn off your water and water heater when away from home for more than a few days. |
| | Check your water meter when no water is being used; if the dials move you probably have a leak. |
| | Don't run your water continuously when washing dishes in the sink, cleaning vegetables and fruit, brushing your teeth and shaving. |
| | Find out about stormwater2 and what you can do to reduce storm water runoff on your property. |
| | Find out about rain barrels3 for collecting and using rain water around your home. |
| | Find out about building a rain barrel4 for your home. |
| | Check out a simple diagram for an infiltration trench5 or French drain for your home |
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