Water
is our most precious resource. Although water makes
up 80% of the earth's surface, less than 1% of it is
fresh water. The rest is salty, frozen or in the atmosphere.
With only 1% of the earth's water available for drinking,
we need to find ways to save water and keep from polluting
the water we have.
You can help save water by following these water saving tips:
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Use automatic shut off devices on all hoses.
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Use a hose timer when watering manually.
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Turn off the tap while
you brush your teeth. You'll save 2-3 gallons per day.
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Use a broom to clean
sidewalks instead of a hose.
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Listen to weather forecasts
so you don't water the lawn when it's going to rain.
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Don't let the hose run
when you wash the car. Hoses can waste 5 gallons a minute.
•
Check your faucets and
toilets to see if they are leaking and let the people
in charge know leaks waste water.
Saving water can be fun and
easy. See how by trying some of these activities:
Water
is our most precious resource. Although water makes
up 80% of the earth's surface, less than 1% of it is
fresh water. The rest is salty, frozen or in the atmosphere.
With only 1% of the earth's water available for drinking,
we need to find ways to save water and keep from polluting
the water we have.
