Around the House - Of the total household water use, the washing
machine constitutes about 14 percent. - When using an automatic
washing machine (32 to 59-gallons are required per cycle), wash
only a full load. - If your machine has several load settings,
use the one for light loads whenever you can. - Use cold water
as often as possible to save energy and to conserve the hot
water for uses which cold water cannot serve. (This is also
better for clothing made of today's synthetic fabrics.) In the
Bathroom - About 75 percent of the water in the home is used in
the bathroom. Put these conservation tips to work. - Showers
usually use less water than tub baths. Do this the next time you
shower: Plug the drain and compare the water level with the
level you would use for a tub bath. This will give you a good
idea as to how much water you save with a shower. - Install a
showerhead that restricts the amount of flow. You can reduce the
amount of water used from about five gallons per minute to
approximately two-and-a-