The conventional toilet uses 5 to 7 gallons of water per flush versus a water saving toilet which uses 1 ½ to 3 ½ gallons per flush.
September 2, 2008
Every Last Drop
Whether brushing your pearly whites Or washing dirty dishes late at night Turn off the faucet to save some droplets You’ll conserve water while saving your wallet.
Drop in the Bucket
Conserving water is one of the easiest tips to follow but often the most overlooked.Every time we take a shower, do the dishes or water the lawn hundreds of gallons of water are wasted, but by simply watching the time spent we can sharply lower our impact.
Make sure you’re watering your plants at night (the sun causes the water to evaporate too fast during the day) and not standing under the showerhead for an extra fifteen minutes.Little tips like these will not only help conserve water, but also your wallet.
Experiment by placing a bucket in your shower to see how much excess water is wasted by time you’re finished soaping up.Remember every last drop counts!
