What to do:
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Check around the house for leaks
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Plumbing, faucets, toilets
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Water your yard less frequently
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2-3 times a week
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Don’t water between 9am-5pm
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Put a nozzle on your hose
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Use low-flow fixtures
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Install water efficient plumbing fixtures
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Take shorter showers
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DON’T LET THE FAUCET RUN!
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Turn off while brushing teeth
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Turn off between shampooing, conditioning, and washing
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Why?
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You’ll save money
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Save on water bills
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Save on sewer (wastewater) bills
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Save on heating bill
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Protect the environment
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Protect fragile ecosystems by reducing stream-flow draw
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Reduce storm water pollution
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Preserve natural resources
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Reduce load on wastewater treatment plants
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Delays need for expansion
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2% = 1 YEAR
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It’s the responsible thing to do
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Model responsible behavior for children.
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