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Everyone Benefits
Water conservation benefits everyone and by following a few simple tips you'll not only be saving water, you'll be saving money as well.
Facts About Our Water
Less than 1% of the earth's water can be used for drinking.
Americans use 75-80 gallons of water per person each day.
A faucet dripping at a rate of 1 drop per second wastes 2,700 gallons of water per year.
A water hose left running while washing a car wastes
10 gallons of water per minute.
A $10.00 low-flow shower head can save up to
$75.00 per year on water and energy.
The average family washes 400 loads of laundry per year. Purchasing a new Energy Star rated washer can save up to $145.00 per year in energy and water.
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Indoor Water Use Breakdown
Toilet Flushing 28%
Washing Machine 22%
Showers 21%
Faucet 12%
Baths 9%
Toilet Leaks 5%
Dishwasher 3% |
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