10 WATER-SAVING TIPS

1) Run your washing machine and dishwasher only when they are full. Doing
so can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.

2) Time your shower to keep it under 5 minutes. Doing so can save up to
1,000 gallons a month.

3) If your shower can fill a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, replace
it with a water-efficient shower head.

4) Keep a container of water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap,
reducing water that may go down the drain.

5) Wash your produce in the sink or a pan that is partially filled with water
instead of running water from the tap.

6) Use a glass for rinse water when brushing teeth instead of letting the
faucet run. Shave the same way. An electric razor also saves water.

7) Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Compost instead and save gallons
every time.

8) Check for leaks. Here’s one way: Put a few drops of food coloring in your
toilet tank. If it seeps into the toilet bowl, you have a leak. Repairing that
leak can save more than 600 gallons a month.

9) Since we use lots of water to generate electricity, remember to
continue your energy conservation practices. Turn off the lights when
leaving a room and adjust your thermostat when you are not home.

10) Check your water meter and bill to track your water usage.

For more information about ways to conserve water, visit
www.ConserveWaterGeorgia.net.