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Tips For
Using Water
Wisely
And
Responsibly
Information is available at:
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• NE Wisconsin Stormwater Management
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UW Extension Water Resources Education
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Water Co nservation
Makes Sense!
Additional Conservation
What You Can Do To Help
Conserve Water...
Repair Leaks — Leaks waste water and
money! For more information on detecting
I e a k s, p l e a s e v i s i t:
http: // w.ci.oshkosh.wi.us /Finance /Utiity_
DIN ng /ways_to_detect water Ieak.asp.
Practice Sprinkling /Outdoor Conservation —
Learn about sprinkling and lawn care tips,
including how much water your grass and
gardens need. Look into rain harvesting
and rain gardens, and find out what you
can do to conserve water in regard to
pools, spas, and car washing.
Install Aerators / Low -Flush Toilets / Low -
Flow Showerheads / Toilet Displacement
Devices — For about $35, the average
homeowner can install these items to help
conserve water and lower utility bills.
Purchase High Efficiency Appliances That
Use Less Water — Look for opportunities
such as remodeling, replacing old
appliances, or buying appliances for the
first time, to invest in high- efficiency
appliances. These appliances will
conserve water and save you money on
utility bills.
Develop And Practice Daily Conservation
Habits — Please see other sections of this
brochure for simple, easy to accomplish
ideas that can conserve water and lower
utility bills.
Remember, every little bit helps!
Tips To Use Water Wisely And
Responsibly Inside And Outside Of
Your Home /Business
In The Bathroom
Keep shower times to less than five minutes.
Use a wastebasket instead of the toilet to
dispose of garbage.
Turn off the water while you brush your teeth
and shave.
In The Laundry Room
• Only run the wash machine with a full load.
• Adjust the water level based on the size of
the load.
In The Kitchen
• Only run the dishwasher with a full load.
• Defrost food in the refrigerator or microwave
instead of using running water to do so.
Outside
• Raise your mower blade to 2.5 inches and
leave grass clippings on the lawn. This will
keep the lawn healthier and require less
watering.
• Water your garden and lawn only when
needed, and only during cooler parts of the
day, to achieve the maximum effectiveness
ensuring that the water does not evaporate
before absorbing into the lawn.
• Make sure the sprinkler is only covering the
lawn or garden, not the sidewalks,
driveways, and gutters.
• Collect and use rainwater to water plants and
flowers.
• Use a broom rather than the hose to clean off
driveways and sidewalks.
In general
• Check for drips and leaks regularly, and
fix promptly. For assistance with fixing leaks
visit:
www.epa.gov /watersense /pubs /fixleak. htm.