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ith California facing its worst water shortage crisis in modern history, Save Our Water – a partnership between the Association of California Water Agencies and the California Department of Water Resources – has launched a ‘Californians Don’t Waste’ campaign to bring awareness to simple ways citizens can save water every day.
Outdoors • Water early in the morning or later in the evening • Choose water-efficient irrigation such as drip irrigation for trees • Water deeply, but less frequently • Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants to reduce evaporation • Plant drought-resistant trees and plants
What You Can Do In the house • Use the washing machine and dishwasher for full loads only • Install water-efficient clothes washer and dishwasher • Install aerators on kitchen faucet to reduce flows • Soak pots and pans instead of letting water run while you scrape them • Don’t use running water to thaw food • Keep pitcher of drinking water in refrigerator instead of running tap
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Install low-flow shower heads Take 5 minute showers instead of 10 minute showers Fill the bathtub halfway or less Turn water off when brushing teeth Turlock off the water while washing your hair
For more information on conserving water, visit saveourh2o.org ■
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