How To Save The Environment Part 6

This set of tips and tricks on saving our environment would comprise of two groups although both would be about water.

The first one would be some things on how to not waste this very important life source. Here they are:

• Check and fix any water leaks.
• Install water-saving devices on your faucets and toilets.
• Don’t wash dishes with the water running continuously.
• Wash and dry only full loads of laundry and dishes.
• Follow your community’s water use restrictions or guidelines.
• Install a low-flow shower head.
• Replace old toilets with new ones that use a lot less water.
• Turn off washing machine’s water supply to prevent leaks.

The second group would dwell on how to keep water clean for everyone to use and enjoy.

• Revegetate or mulch disturbed soil as soon as possible.
• Never dump anything down a storm drain.
• Have your septic tank pumped and system inspected regularly.
• Check your car for oil or other leaks, and recycle motor oil.
• Take your car to a car wash instead of washing it in the driveway.
• Learn about your watershed.

Part One
Part Two
Part Three
Part Four
Part Five

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