Earthday Tips Countdown – Day 9 Water

Water – the source of life

Never put water down the drain when there may be another use for it such as watering a plant or garden, or cleaning. Repair dripping faucets by replacing washers. If your faucet is dripping at the rate of one drop per second, you can expect to waste 2,700 gallons per year which will add to the cost of water and sewer utilities, or strain your septic system. Take shorter showers. Replace your shower head with an ultra-low-flow version. Some units are available that allow you to cut off the flow without adjusting the [...]