Everyone wants to save money on home utility bills. The water bill is no exception. In addition to saving money, when you consume less water, you help the environment. Read on to discover some simple steps that you can take to save money on your water bill and feel good about yourself in the process.
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Start with your bathroom water usage. Take showers instead of water-guzzling baths. Install a low-flow shower head. Turn off the water while you are brushing your teeth or shaving. Do not flush the toilet every time. (Remember the saying, "If it's yellow, let it mellow. If it's brown, flush it down.") Fix leaks in your toilet so that the water does not run continuously. Put a brick in the tank of your toilet (in older models) to reduce the amount of water used for each flush.
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Shave your laundry room water usage. Only run the washer when it is full. Do not wash an article of clothing unless it is dirty-you can wear some clothes more than once. Consider hand-washing some items of clothing. When buying a new washer, purchase a high-efficiency model. These washing machines greatly cut water usage and energy costs.
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Decrease your kitchen water costs. Only run the dishwasher when it is full, but do not overstuff it. If you do, the dishes do not come clean and you must re-run the dishwasher, thus wasting water. Take unused water (such as that left over in bottles) and water your plants or put it in the cat's bowl. Thaw foods in the refrigerator or microwave instead of under running water. Compost leftovers or throw them in the trash instead of using a garbage disposal, which needs water to function.
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Conserve water outside. Skip the sprinklers and let Mother Nature water your lawn. If you must water your lawn or plants, do it in the morning or evening to prevent evaporation. Install a nozzle to prevent wasted water when using your garden hose. Place a bucket in your yard and use collected rainwater to water your plants.
