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the
DOs & DON'Ts of
water Conservation
In or out of a
drought, every New Yorker can save hundreds of gallons of
water each week by following these simple water-saving
tips.
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BATHROOM
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Do
take short showers and save 5 to 7 gallons a minute
Do
fill the tub halfway and save 10 to 15 gallons.
Do
install water-saving toilets, showerheads and faucet
aerators. Place a plastic bottle filled with
water in your toilet tank if you can't switch to a
low flow toilet.
Don't
run the water
while shaving, washing your hands or brushing your
teeth. Faucets use 2 to 3 gallons
a minute.
Don't
use the toilet as a wastebasket, and don't flush it
unnecessarily. |
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KITCHEN
& LAUNDRY
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Do
run the dishwasher and washing machine only when
full. Save even more by using the short cycle.
Do
install faucet aerators
Don't
let the water run while washing dishes. Kitchen
faucets use 2 to 3 gallons a minute. Filling a
basin only takes 10 gallons to wash and rinse.
Don't
run
water to make it cold. Heave it chilled in the
refrigerator, ready to drink. |
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EVERYWHERE
Do
repair leaky faucets and turn taps off tightly.
A slow drip wastes 15 to 20 gallons each day.
Don't
open fire hydrants. |
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OUTDOORS
Do
use a self-closing mozzle on your hose.
Don't
water your sidewalk or drivewy - sweep them clean.
Don't
overwater
your lawn or plants. ater before 9 a.m. or after
7 p.m.
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Do
share
this information with family and friends.
REPORT
LEAKS & WATER WASTE.
Call
(718) DEP-HELP
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