Water Conservation Starts with You at Home

Water is the most valuable resource on earth. Period. It is the principal substance that separates our planet from all others and makes life possible. The availability of this life sustaining resource impacts every part of our lives. Why is it, then, that most of us take water for granted? While salt water is quite abundant on our planet, the fresh sources become more depleted every year as ever-greater demands are placed upon them. These increasing demands, along with years of drought conditions in the western U.S., have made water more precious than ever.

Careless use of our cities’ water resources is the surest way to bring about a future crisis. That’s why it’s important to conserve water now. The place for each of us to start saving is in our home, and most people are surprised by the impact they can make there. There are hundreds of easy ways to save water around the house, from installing a low-flow showerhead to sweeping the driveway instead of hosing it off.

Water Usage Saving is Easier Than You Think

Once you learn how much water is saved by adopting a few simple habits, it suddenly seems irresponsible not to conserve. For an average family household, turning the water off while brushing your teeth can save nearly 1,000 gallons. Even waiting until you have a full load to wash clothes can save almost a thousand gallons of water every month. It’s the small lifestyle changes like these that can have a huge effect on our current and future water resources.

The Water--Use It Wisely program helps each of us realize that WE play the most important role in determining whether our water resources will sustain our lives and lifestyles. By making you the most powerful water saving tool, the program teaches consumers that the best place to save is wherever they use it: the kitchen, the bathroom, the laundry, the driveway or yard. When saving water begins with you, there’s practically no limit to the number of ways you can reduce your use. We found over 100.

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