How you can conserve water around the bathroom…

1. Install low-flow toilets that require only 1.6 gallons of water per flush. Older toilets (pre 1994) use 3.5 to 7 gallons per flush.
2. Replacing old toilets with new models can save the typical household 7,900 to 21,000 gallons of water per year, saving both water and energy.
3. Fix leaky toilets, the most common source of leaks in the home. To check for a leak, place a few drops of food coloring in the tank. If after 15 minutes the dye shows up in the bowl, the toilet has a leak.
4. Fix leaky faucets. Use the drip calculator to estimate how much water your paying for, but not using at all. www.h2ohouse.org
5. Take a short shower instead of bath and save an average of 20 gallons of water.
6. Install a water-efficient showerhead with a flow rate of less than 2.5 gallons per minute.
7. Install aerators on your faucets to reduce water use by as much as 4%.
8. Don't let the water run while you're brushing your teeth or shaving.
9. Don't use the toilet as a trash can.

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