Conserving water

Many areas are experiencing serious drought conditions that are likely to get worse before they get better.  Water restrictions are becoming increasingly common.  And conserving water is a good idea even if you live in a wet climate.  Municipal water systems require a lot of energy.  This is a good article on how to save water at home, although not all of the ideas will work for everyone.  A few extra thoughts:

• Check local regulations before installing rainwater catch systems.  They are not legal in some locations and others have restrictions on how much you are allowed to capture. 
• The suggestion to reduce the volume of water in your toilet tank is a good one, but if you already have a low-water toilet, further reduction of the water tank volume may interfere with the toilet’s effectiveness.  You’ll have to experiment.
• The article only lightly touches on one huge use of water in single-family homes, which is lawn and garden watering.  I will write another post that expands on that topic.  In the meantime, look at your yard to see where you could use native plants that require less water, and use trickle irrigation when possible.  Don’t water during the heat of the day and adjust your sprinklers so that you are not watering the sidewalk and street.  Experiment to see how much water your lawn really needs so you are not overwatering. 

https://www.wikihow.com/Save-Water
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