• A leaky toilet may go unnoticed, as will the extra cash absorbed by your water bill. To check for leaks, add enough food coloring to your toilet tank to really brighten the water. After 30 minutes look to see if any of the dye has leaked into the bowl.
• An estimated 30% of household water usage is flushed down the toilet. If your toilet is more than 30 years old, upgrading to a low-consumption toilet can save you up to 4 gallons a flush.
• Take shorter showers AND get a low flow shower-head. They are inexpensive to buy but get one that uses less than 2.5 gallons per minute. You won’t notice the difference in your showering enjoyment, but you will if you have low water pressure- you’ll in fact get a better shower with a low flow shower-head.
• Turn the water off while brushing your teeth or shaving. You’ll be surprised just how much water can be wasted this...
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