Water Department Tips

  1. Dishwashing: Don't rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, or half-fill a plastic tub to rinse; save 8 to 10 gallons.

  2. Drinking Water: Keep a bottle in the fridge; don't run the tap to get it cold' save 1 gallon.

  3. Toilet: No unnecessary flushing; average flush is 3.5 gallons.

  4. Baths: Shower instead of bathing; save 30 gallons (even with a long shower).

  5. Laundry: Switch off the "extra rinse" cycle; save 8 gallons.

  6. Tooth Care: Don't run the water while you brush, use glass to rinse; save 4 gallons.

  7. Food: Defrost in the refrigerator overnight, not under running water; save 4 gallons.

  8. Shaving: Don't run the water while you shave; save 4 gallons.

  9. Showers: Take a "Navy" shower (turn the water off while you lather;) save 8 gallons.

  10. Garbage: Use a compost pile instead of the garbage disposal; save 2 gallons.

We have been required by the Department of Natural Resources to reduce out water usage by 10% per month, beginning on 11/01/2007.