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Follow Sprinkling Regulations - May 1 - Sept 15 Odd - Even Rule Applies |
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Run dishwasher with full loads only. |
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Check home plumbing and fixtures for leaks. |
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Use water - saving showerhead. |
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Install faucet aerators on kitchen and bathroom faucets to reduce flow from 4 to 2.5 gallons per minute. |
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Install and maintain automatic sprinkler system shutoff devices including rain shutoffs. |
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Install and maintain other water saving devices. |
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Use outdoor water wisely - only water when necessary - minimize duration of sprinkling - recommend one inch. |
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Don’t leave hoses running. |
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Avoid washing the driveway - sweep instead. |
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For proper operation and maintenance of your hot water heater, follow manufacturer's recommendations (owner’s manual). |
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If every person in the Town conserved 10 gallons of water a week, we could save 14 million gallons of water annually. |
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Use water wisely. Do not waste it! |
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Rain barrels are a convenient and efficient way to collect rainwater that can be used for irrigation. They have been used from Seattle to Miami to Boston with good results. Catch those spring and summer showers and recycle nature’s way. |
