There are dozens of simple and common sense ways you can save
and use water wisely at your home. Here are a few you might
consider: FIX DRIPS - A dripping faucet can send 20 gallons of
water down the drain every day. CHECK LEAKS - Use a drop of food
coloring in the tank to spot a toilet leak. Toilet leaks can add
up to 200 gallons a day. FULL-HOUSE LEAK CHECK - Turn off all
faucets and water using appliances then check your water meter.
Many meters like the one shown here have a small red triangular
leak indicator. If it is spinning when everything is turned off,
you have a leak. If your meter does not have an indicator, take
a meter reading then wait an hour. Check the meter again and see
if the dial has moved. GO LOW-FLOW - Replacing an old shower
head with a low-flow model can cut water use during showers by
about 20%. WASH SMART - Use the appropriate water level and load
size on your washing machine when doing laundry. UPDATE
APPLIANCES - When it is time to replace your appliances get a
water-efficient di