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July 30th, 2008

Wear & Wear Before Wash

Since July is almost over, we’ll be taking down the water poll in a couple of days. Please take it if you haven’t. It’s in the sidebar.
In glancing at the poll results, I’m a little surprised that only four voters have said that they wear clothes more than once before washing. But we did include […]

By Peggy -- 13 comments

July 17th, 2008

10 Handy Water-saving Tricks

Not tricks exactly, but they’ll work like magic to keep you from wasting water. Most of us know about low-flow shower heads, but have you thought of all the other little ways to save water?
Didn’t finish that glass of water? Pour it into your window box or the flower bed outside instead of down the […]

By Peggy -- 5 comments

July 15th, 2008

Mid-month Water Post Roundup

We’re not finished splashing about with water conservation month yet.
There’s still much to discuss, but since it’s July 15, let’s take a look at our posts so far.
Conserving in the Kitchen & Bath
One Small Step: Scrape Instead of Rinse
Dishwashers Use Less Water
Do you really need a water filter?
No Runny While Soapy
Easy Toilet Leak Test
Water Awareness
Water […]

By Peggy -- 0 comments

July 9th, 2008

No Runny While Soapy

Ever wondered why you leave the water running away while you scrub your hands? It’s probably just habit.
The American Red Cross recommends washing hands with soap for at least 15 seconds. If you wash your hands seven times a day, that’s 105 seconds of clean, wasted water added to your water bill. If you have […]

By Peggy -- 6 comments

July 2nd, 2008

Your Water Footprint

H20 Conserve offers a quick test to help you understand your water footprint. It’s not just about low-flow shower heads. The test also looks at the hidden water use inside your food choices and driving habits.
I learned a few things when I took my test. If I “let my yellow mellow” I’d save 10 or […]

By Peggy -- 1 comment

July 1st, 2008

What’s Your Yearly Water Bill?

According to the EPA, the average household spends as much as $500 a year on water and sewage bills.
Assuming there’s not a noticeable increase in the cost of water service in your area, paying closer attention to your water bill can be a great way to gauge your use of water.
The EPA says that with […]

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