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Water Conservation: In The Bathroom

Thursday, October 11, 2007 – updated: 1:47 pm EDT October 25, 2007

  • Check toilets for leaks by adding food coloring to the tank. If the toilet is leaking, color will appear in the tank within 30 minutes

  • Check toilets for worn out, corroded or bent parts

  • Consider purchasing low flow toilets that cut water use by 20 percent

  • Avoid unneccesary flushing. Dispose of tissues, insects and similar waste in the trash

  • Replace your shower head with a low flow version

  • Take shorter showers. Try a "Navy" shower; get wet, turn off the water, soap and scrub, then turn on the water to rinse

  • In the shower regulate water temperature by DECREASING hot or cold water flow

  • Don't let the water run while washing your face, shaving or brushing your teeth

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