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Check the root zone of your lawn or garden for moisture before watering using a spade or trowel. If it's still moist two inches under the soil surface, you still have enough water.
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#22When buying new appliances, consider those that offer cycle and load size adjustments. They're more water and energy efficient.
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#23Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you'll save up to 150 gallons per month.
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#24Upgrade older toilets with water efficient models.
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#25Adjust your lawn mower to a higher setting. A taller lawn shades roots and holds soil moisture better than if it is closely clipped.
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#26When cleaning out fish tanks, give the nutrient-rich water to your plants.
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#27Use sprinklers for large areas of grass. Water small patches by hand to avoid waste.
Put food coloring in your toilet tank. If it seeps into the toilet bowl without flushing, you have a leak. Fixing it can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
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