As more utilities implement water restrictions because of the drought, there are simple strategies you can use to save water at home.
“Saving water indoors is really important to us, and it’s because sometimes people think that indoor use doesn’t matter, but indoor use does matter,” Denver Water Spokesperson Todd Hartman told Denver7 Anchor Jessica Porter.
Denver Water has some simple recommendations that do not cost any money, including:
- Turning the water off while brushing your teeth and washing your face.
- Limiting showers to five minutes.
- Only run your dishwasher or washing machine when you have a full load.
- Fixing leaking toilets, faucets, or other appliances. A leaking toilet can waste 200 gallons of water per day.
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Residents should also consider replacing an old toilet. Older toilets use three to five gallons of water per flush, versus newer toilets that use just one gallon. Denver Water has a rebate program to replace older toilets with a more water-efficient model.
Denver Water shares simple indoor strategies to save water during the drought
Hartman said even minor adjustments to your water use can have a big impact…