D.A.V. PUBLIC SCHOOL, EAST OF LONI ROAD, DELHI - 93
PROJECT BOOND 2013
Check the Facts,
Follow the Tips!
Save
Hundreds of Gallons of Water a Day.
FACTS
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Did you know that you may be wasting hundreds of gallons of
water a day?
Water Wasted In
Your Toilet
A trickling toilet can waste 30
gallons per day (gpd).
A leaking toilet can waste 250 gpd.
A constantly running toilet can
waste 4,000 gpd.
Water Wasted In
Your Tub, Shower, or Sink
A faucet with a slow drip can waste
36 gpd.
A faucet with a steady drip can
waste 180 gpd.
A half open faucet can waste 1,620
gpd.
A fully opened faucet can waste
3,600 gpd.
TIPS
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Saving Water in Your
Bathroom:
·
When buying a
new toilet, consider purchasing a water-saving High-Efficiency Toilet (HET) for
better flushing.
·
If you have a
toilet made before 1992 that uses more than 1.6 gallons per flush, place a
plastic bottle filled with water in your toilet tank to save ½ gallon per flush
(and remember to flush only when necessary).
·
Replace defective
parts of your toilet (such as a flapper or refill valve) to eliminate leaks.
·
Turn off the
water supply to your toilet, if you’re going on a long vacation.
·
Discard sanitary
items in the wastebasket to avoid clogging your toilet.
·
Take short
showers instead of baths; save 5-7 gallons a minute with an old showerhead;
save 2-2.5 gallons a minute with a water-saving showerhead.
·
If you are taking
a bath, fill the tub halfway to save 10-15 gallons.
·
Avoid running
the water while brushing your teeth, shaving, or washing your hands; save 2-3
gallons a minute.
Saving Water in Your Kitchen and Laundry:
·
Only
use the dishwasher and washing machine when you have a full load. Save more by
using a short cycle.
·
When
selecting a new washing machine or dishwasher, purchase an Energy
Star-certified model; it uses 20-25 gallons per load vs. a standard
model, which uses 45-55 gallons per load.
·
Instead
of running water while washing dishes, which uses 2-3 gallons a minute, fill a
basin to wash and rinse dishes and use only 10 gallons.
·
Wash
fruits and vegetables in a pre-filled bowl, not under running water.
Saving Water
Outdoors:
·
Use
a self-closing nozzle on your hose when watering your lawn or plants.
·
Water
your lawn or garden before 9:00 am or after 7:00 pm; avoid over-watering.
·
For
landscaped areas, buy plants that need little watering.
Saving Water
Everywhere:
·
Repair
leaky faucets and turn off taps tightly.
·
Insulate
pipes to prevent them from freezing in the cold.
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