Shower power! A full bathtub requires about 70 gallons of water, but taking a five-minute shower saves water by using 10 to 25 gallons. Put a little timer or clock near your shower so you can see how fast you are. Save even more water, and money on your water bill, by installing a water-efficient showerhead, or ask your landlord to install one if you rent. More about using water wisely. [1]
Use Your WaterSense!
By making just a few small changes to your daily routine, you can save water, save money and preserve water supplies for future generations. The WaterSense label [2] will help you identify high-efficiency products and programs. These water efficient products provide the same performance and quality you've come to expect, but with the added benefit of water savings.
Along with using WaterSense labeled products, adopt the following water efficient practices to save money and protect the environment:
- Don't Flush Your Money Down the Drain! [3]
- Fix That Leak! [4]
- Make It a Full Load [5]
- Shower Power [6]
- Turn It Off! [7]
- Water Wisely [8]
Links:
[1] http://www.epa.gov/watersense/water/simple.htm
[2] http://www.epa.gov/watersense/about_us/watersense_label.html
[3] http://www.epa.gov/watersense/water_efficiency/what_you_can_do.html#flush
[4] http://www.epa.gov/watersense/water_efficiency/what_you_can_do.html#fix
[5] http://www.epa.gov/watersense/water_efficiency/what_you_can_do.html#full
[6] http://www.epa.gov/watersense/water_efficiency/what_you_can_do.html#shower
[7] http://www.epa.gov/watersense/water_efficiency/what_you_can_do.html#turn
[8] http://www.epa.gov/watersense/water_efficiency/what_you_can_do.html#water