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a
checklist of conservation ideas for the
home
(continuation)
water
saving devices
showerheads
Replacing
your old showerhead with a low flow can save as much as
7.2 gallons per person per day. You can get showerheads
and other low flow fixtures from the Maui County Board of
Water Supply (270-7199), or the Public Works Department
(270-7417).
toilets
Installing
a new water conserving toilet can save as much as 17
gallons per person per day. Even a low cost installing a
toilet flapper can save more than 5 gallons per person
per day.
faucets
Replacing
your old faucets with more efficient models can save 4
gallons per person per day. Faucet aerators or spray taps
can also help, by mixing air with water. This cuts the
flow and reduces splashing, while leaving enough pressure
to cut the soap and grease.
washing
machines
A
water-efficient washing machine can save up to 20 gallons
per load. With the average household washing 6 loads per
week, that's a lot of water! In fact, within 2 years,
these can save as much water as the average person drinks
in a lifetime! And that's not all. Statistics on energy
savings potential indicate that highly efficient washing
machines save from 35% to 65% on energy used for
washing!
maintenance
check
for leaks
Leaking
faucets cost you money! Even a slow drip wastes 15
gallons per day. A 1/8" stream can waste 400 gallons per
day! Think about it. A single dripping faucet can waste
more water in one day than a person needs for drinking
for an entire week! Unfortunately, the average
non-conserving home looses more than 10% of the water it
pays for to leaks! Check for leaks regularly. Try putting
10 drops of food coloring in your toilet tank. Don't
flush, just wait 15 minutes. If colored water shows up in
the bowl, your tank is leaking. Check your water meter
while no water is running in your house. If the meter is
registering, you have a leak somewhere.
After
toilets, most indoor leaks are caused by worn washers in
faucets. Check your faucets twice a year. If any drip
after you've turned them off firmly, turn off the supply
line, take the faucet apart, and replace the washer. And
don't forget the faucets on the side of the
house.
a
clean sweep
Did
you know that 5 minutes of unnecessary hosing will waste
25 gallons of water? Try sweeping sidewalks and
driveways. This will get them clean without wasting
water.
pipes
break - be prepared
Do
you know where your master shut-off valve is located? If
a pipe breaks in your home, you could experience flooding
and property damage as well as huge water waste unless
you quickly shut your valve. Locate your valve and mark
it for quick, easy identification. Learn how to shut it
properly, and teach your family to do so as
well.
cover
pools & jacuzzis
They're
fun, but they can waste a lot of water! An average sized
pool loses about 1,000 gallons of water per month to
evaporation. A pool cover can cut these losses by
90%!
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