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Bathroom - Toilets |
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Install a new toilet which uses 1.6 gallons or less of
water per flush rather than 3.5 - 8 gallons per flush
(all toilets available after 1992 are 1.6
gallons per flush).
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Better yet, install a dual flush toilet which saves up
to 26 gallons per day. These toilets are widely used in
Australia and Europe. They provide a half flush for
liquids and a full flush for solids.
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Replace your toilet tank flapper every year or two.
A flapper leak is the most
common yet undetected leak you’ll find. Make sure you buy a
flapper that is designed to fit your toilet make and model.
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Bathroom - Showers |
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Install a new showerhead to reduce water use by 50% or
more. You'll save about
3 gallons per minute per shower.
For showers in bathtubs: the shower diverter
valve is a common source of water loss. If
this valve leaks, you will see water leaving the
bathtub faucet when you are showering.
This fix may require a plumber, but will save
you on your water and natural gas bill.
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If you take a five-minute shower instead of
a bath,
you save about 15 gallons per
shower.
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Bathroom - Faucets |
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Install an faucet aerator (flow restrictor) on the faucet.
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Or replace older models and save 2.5 gallons per minute
per person.
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Turn of the faucet while brushing your teeth and shaving.
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Kitchen - Faucets |
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Install an aerator (flow restrictor) on the faucet.
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Replace any model kitchen faucet (prior to
1992) with a new model. That change can
save up to 2.5 gallons per minute of use.
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Fill the sink basin with water instead of constantly running water
to wash dishes.
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Kitchen - Dishwasher
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If you use an automatic dishwasher, wait until you have a full
load. You'll save 10-12 gallons for each cycle
avoided.
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This page was last modified on
07/17/2008
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