Autauga County, Alabama

Water Conservation

WATER CONSERVATION THROUGHOUT THE HOME

Today’s modern household uses water for myriad purposes. Everything from cleaning dishes and taking showers to doing loads of laundry and washing the car can add up to several gallons or even hundreds of gallons of water used every month. Conserving the amount of water used at home will not only help to keep your water bill lower, but it’s also better for the environment. When you save water, you can help to reduce pollutant and contaminant runoff into natural lakes, rivers, and streams as well as extend the life of your sewer or septic system. If you’re considering a water conservation plan for your house, there are several tips and tricks you can use to reduce your water consumption. Once you make these practices a habit, you’ll be surprised at just how much water you can save.

In the Kitchen

In the Bathroom

Other Indoor Water Conservation

Saving Water Outside

Just for Kids

  • Stay away from toys that require constant running water. Instead, use a small pool to enjoy water outside, or use sports-related toys and remote-controlled devices instead.
  • When washing hands, turn off the sink while kids are lathering up.
  • Don’t let children flush tissues or other items down the toilet. Not only is this wasteful, but it can also cause serious plumbing problems. Encourage your kids to use a wastebasket for tissues and other everyday essentials they may be tempted to flush.
  • If your children have fish, re-use the water from the tank to provide nourishment to your houseplants instead of pouring it down the drain.
  • When washing the dog, make sure you wash them on an area of the lawn that needs water so you can accomplish two tasks at once. Just be sure the soap you use is safe for plants.
  • Teach children to always turn the faucets off tightly to avoid drips and unnecessary water waste.

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