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Water Conservation: Every Little Drop Counts

From Earth911.com

Water is a precious resource in our environment. Growing populations and ongoing droughts are squeezing our water resources dry, causing natural habitat degredation and impacting our everyday use of water. We have no choice but to pay more attention to how we are using water, and how we may be wasting it. We must bridge the gap between our understanding of how important water is to our survival and what we can do to ensure that we have an adequate supply of clean water for years to come. Below is Handy's list of the many simple ways you can take action and conserve water, both inside and outside our homes.

You're In Control

• Try to do one thing each day to save water. Don't worry if the savings are minimal. Every drop counts, and every person can make a difference.
• Be aware of and follow all water conservation and water shortage rules and restrictions that may be in effect in your area.
• Make sure your children are aware of the need to conserve water.

Watching Water Wasters in the Kitchen and Bathroom

• The Toilet
• The Shower/Bath
• The Kitchen
• Washing Dishes

Other Water Wasters in Your Home

• Appliances
• Divert From the Drain
• Maintenance

Outdoor Water Wasters to Watch

• Watering the Lawn
• Lawn Care
• Landscaping
• Other Outdoor Water Wasters

At Work and Around Town

• Be Active

Additional Water Resources

• For more information on all aspects of water quality, log on to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water page, http://www.epa.gov/ow/
• For more information on all aspects of water quality, log on to the Environment Canada Clean Water section, http://www.ec.gc.ca/water_e.html
• For more information on water efficiency and conservation, contact the National Small Flows Clearinghouse at (800) 624-8301 or http://www.nesc.wvu.edu/nsfc/nsfc_index.htm
• To test your water or learn how to take action to protect your watershed, visit Earth Force's Global Rivers Environmental Network (GREEN) at http://www.green.org/.
• To take a Water Awareness Test to see how you measure up, log on to http://www.getwise.org/

This information has been provided in part by:
The Department of Community Affairs
Office of Environmental Management
60 Executive Park South
Atlanta, GA, 30329
(404)679-4940
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/