Water Saving Tips -

From The Town of Red Bluff
Water saving tips

Special to the DN
Article Last Updated: 05/28/2008 07:43:33 AM PDT

Outside
Landscape water use typically runs 40-50 percent of a person's total use, so water no more than every third day, which allows the grass to develop deeper roots and use moisture deep in the ground.

The best time to water is early morning or late evening when there is no wind. Skip watering until the grass dries after it has rained.

Design, install and operate a sprinkler system with water-efficiency in mind.

Inside

Turn off water while brushing teeth or shaving, save 35 gallons a week.

Don't use the toilet as a trash can.

Take shorter showers or bathe in half a tub of water, save 75 gallons a week.

Run the dishwasher only when it is full, save 30 gallons a week.

Don't rinse the dishes before putting them into the dishwasher, save 60 gallons a week.

When washing fruits or vegetables, fill sink instead of running faucet, save 30 gallons a week.

Store a jug of water in the refrigerator for a cool drink.

Run only full loads of laundry, save 100 gallons a week.

Pretreat stains to avoid the need for rewashing.

Install water-saving fixtures and appliances.

Source: City of Red Bluff informational flyer