According to the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American household spends
$500 a year on water and sewer bills. $170
of this can be saved annually by taking a few simple steps to conserve water.
Here's what you
1. Fix leaky faucets and garden hoses.
A leak of one drop per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons per
4. Install low flow shower heads.
These use less water, but function just as well.
5. Water your lawn at night. This way water has more time to absorb into
the soil. Putting drip irrigation tape
around your garden and covering with black plastic will also distribute water
better, and keep out the weeds.
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