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Ways to Save Water

Turn the water off while brushing your teeth or shaving.
Fill a milk jug with stones and place it in your toilet tank to displace water.
Use a timer from your kitchen to cut showers down to 5 minutes.
Fix toilet and faucet leaks immediately.
Don't use your toilet as a trash can.
Use your dishwasher instead of hand washing because it uses 1/3 less water. Avoid pre-rinsing dishes to save up to $70 a year.
Collect "warm-up" water (when the water is running & you’re waiting for it to get hot) to irrigate your lawn and flowerbeds.
Set out an empty barrel or large bucket to collect rain. Best to place under the eaves of your home or downspouts to collect the roof run-off. Use this water to water your plants.
Run the dishwasher and washing machine only when they are full. Running a half-full machine wastes water and electricity.
Conserve energy to help save water. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory estimates that .47 gallons of water are lost for every kilowatt-hour of power generated by coal power plants.

More On Saving Water

Water resources are vital for the functions of our homes, our businesses and our community. It is to your benefit as a homeowner, business person or community resident to use water wisely. When you save water, you save money and energy and you help save the environment.

Most of the water used in your home is used in the bathroom. A shower uses five to ten gallons per minute. Check for leaks in the toilet tank or bowl which can waste thousands of gallons of water a day.
Water can also be saved in the kitchen. When cooking most foods, use less water and put a lid on the pot. Plug the drain or use a pan of water when washing vegetables. The water can later be poured onto houseplants. Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Load the dishwasher to capacity. A partially filled washer wastes water and energy.
Water can also be saved outdoors. Use a broom instead of a hose to clean sidewalks and driveways. Water your lawn slowly and thoroughly during cool morning or evening hours when there is little wind. And don't waste water by letting it run on sidewalks, the driveway and into the street.

Energy Saving Tips

Turn off the lights when no one is in the room.
Replace incandescent light bulbs with CFLs (compact fluorescent lamps – the squiggly ones!)
Only use ceiling and room fans when people are in the room.
Adjust the temperature on your water heater’s thermostat to 120 degrees to save energy and reduce the risk of scalding.
Plant shade trees around your home.
Cut down on your automobile trips. Try to do all your errands at once so you don’t have to drive as often. This will save you money on costly gasoline as well as burn less fuel that pollutes the air.
Bring reuseable bags, such as canvas, when you go shopping. Use as few plastic bags as possible.
Use a refillable water bottle rather than buying water in plastic throw-away bottles. You’ll save money as well as keeping these bottles out of the landfills, where they’ll stay for thousands of years.

Cooling Your Home Efficiently

Cool your home at 78 degrees or warmer with the thermostat fan switch on “auto”. When you’re away from home for long periods of time, raise your thermostat to 82 degrees.
Replace the AC filter every month to lower your cooling costs and help your unit run more efficiently.
Use your programmable thermostat correctly to control the temperature. Program it so when you leave the house all day, the thermostat raises the temperature and program it to lower the temperature just before you return.
Keep sunlight out by closing your blinds, drapes or shades during the hottest times of the day.


			Energy Saving Tips Ways To Save Water \| More On Saving Water \| Energy Saving Tips \| Cooling Your Home Efficiently Ways to Save Water Turn the water off while brushing your teeth or shaving. Fill a milk jug with stones and place it in your toilet tank to displace water. Use a timer from your kitchen to cut showers down to 5 minutes. Fix toilet and faucet leaks immediately. Don't use your toilet as a trash can. Use your dishwasher instead of hand washing because it uses 1/3 less water. Avoid pre-rinsing dishes to save up to $70 a year. Collect "warm-up" water (when the water is running & you’re waiting for it to get hot) to irrigate your lawn and flowerbeds. Set out an empty barrel or large bucket to collect rain. Best to place under the eaves of your home or downspouts to collect the roof run-off. Use this water to water your plants. Run the dishwasher and washing machine only when they are full. Running a half-full machine wastes water and electricity. Conserve energy to help save water. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory estimates that .47 gallons of water are lost for every kilowatt-hour of power generated by coal power plants. More On Saving Water Water resources are vital for the functions of our homes, our businesses and our community. It is to your benefit as a homeowner, business person or community resident to use water wisely. When you save water, you save money and energy and you help save the environment. Most of the water used in your home is used in the bathroom. A shower uses five to ten gallons per minute. Check for leaks in the toilet tank or bowl which can waste thousands of gallons of water a day. Water can also be saved in the kitchen. When cooking most foods, use less water and put a lid on the pot. Plug the drain or use a pan of water when washing vegetables. The water can later be poured onto houseplants. Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Load the dishwasher to capacity. A partially filled washer wastes water and energy. Water can also be saved outdoors. Use a broom instead of a hose to clean sidewalks and driveways. Water your lawn slowly and thoroughly during cool morning or evening hours when there is little wind. And don't waste water by letting it run on sidewalks, the driveway and into the street. Energy Saving Tips Turn off the lights when no one is in the room. Replace incandescent light bulbs with CFLs (compact fluorescent lamps – the squiggly ones!) Only use ceiling and room fans when people are in the room. Adjust the temperature on your water heater’s thermostat to 120 degrees to save energy and reduce the risk of scalding. Plant shade trees around your home. Cut down on your automobile trips. Try to do all your errands at once so you don’t have to drive as often. This will save you money on costly gasoline as well as burn less fuel that pollutes the air. Bring reuseable bags, such as canvas, when you go shopping. Use as few plastic bags as possible. Use a refillable water bottle rather than buying water in plastic throw-away bottles. You’ll save money as well as keeping these bottles out of the landfills, where they’ll stay for thousands of years. Cooling Your Home Efficiently Cool your home at 78 degrees or warmer with the thermostat fan switch on “auto”. When you’re away from home for long periods of time, raise your thermostat to 82 degrees. Replace the AC filter every month to lower your cooling costs and help your unit run more efficiently. Use your programmable thermostat correctly to control the temperature. Program it so when you leave the house all day, the thermostat raises the temperature and program it to lower the temperature just before you return. Keep sunlight out by closing your blinds, drapes or shades during the hottest times of the day.