Don't+Be+a+Water+Waster

Our planet needs our help! Don't be a water waster. Water is the most important resource on the Earth. The rising temperatures of the Earth are caused by water sources, and storing water can become a major problem. An average of water used a day is: 40% toilet flushing, 15% laundry, 30% bathing, 5% cooking and drinking, 5% dish washers, and 5 miscellaneous. Only 3% of water can be used as drinking water. Saving water is also saving energy. In the State Water Project saving water accounts for 2-3% of all the electricity used in the state.**
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Using less water saves water heating! In the winter, water conservation lowers your sewer charge!**
 * Water conservation lowers water bills!

YOU CAN....** - Be aware how long you are in the shower. Take five minutes showers; you'll save 1,000 gallons a month! -Turn off the water when you wash your face until you need it. -Wash dishes by hand when possible. - Use a sprinkler only were your lawn needs it - Use leftover water that you didn't drink, to water house plants. -Run your washing machine and dishwasher only when it's really full. -Use a broom instead pf a hose to clean your driveway. -Put covers on your pools and hot tubs to keep the water in it. -Also check for leaks in your pools. -Water your lawn only when it's needed. -You could get a water efficiant toliet, sink ,and showerhead. -When washing fruits and veggies, fill a pot with water and let them soak. Then you can take the leftover water and water your plants! -Put plants under your gutters. So when it rains the water will water your plants for you. -Turn off the water when you shave. -Don't thaw your food with running water. You can let them thaw out naturally. -Use one glass to drink out of a day. -Make sure to soak your pans instead of running water on them to get them clean. -Don't get toys that need a lot of water. -Talk to schools about saving water-Wash your car on the grass. -Turn off the water while you shampoo and condition your hair.
 * //So we all know that global warming's a problem but how can we fix it for a better tomorrow?//
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 * Checking everything for leaks is very important, because it's wasting away. So make sure you check for leaks, inside and outside. Check for leaks everywhere.

You hear about schools doing things to recycle, but what about saving water? We need to find ways to save water everywhere!

Every day in the United States, we drink about 110 million gallons of water. An average of 150 gallons of water per household are used before breakfast. How many gallons of water do you use a day? ** http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/sq3.html

http://www.eartheasy.com/live_water_saving.htm [|http://www.purcellvilleva.com] http://savingwater.org/docs/whyconserve.pdf http://www.dosomething.org/tipsheets/stop_global_warming
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