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Town Of Warwick Municipal Web Site        

18 Painless Ways You Can Save Water

                    •                                Fix those leaking faucets, toilets and showerheads

•                                                    Run the dishwasher and washing machine with full loads

•                                                    Don’t let the water run for vegetable and dish washing

•                                                    Don’t let the water run while you shave or brush your teeth

•                                                    Use a broom to clean driveways, walks and patios

•                                                    Take showers rather than baths – and keep showers short

•                                                    Don’t use the toilet as a trash can

•                                                    Water the lawn early in the morning or in the evening to            

                                                     avoid evaporation.

•                                                    Keep grass at least two inches high to shade roots

•                                                    Aerating the lawn regularly, and use mulch to reduce evaporation

•                                                    Plant native or drought-resistant grass and plants for to reduce  

                                                     watering needs

•                                                   Water trees slowly, deeply, and not very often.  This will 

                                                    encourage deep roots

•                                                  Keep a bottle of water in the refrigerator for drinking – –  don’t

                                                   run the faucet

•                                                  Install aerators on bathroom and kitchen faucets

•                                                  Install low-flow toilet (1.6 gallon per flush)

•                                                  Install low-flow showerheads

•                                                  Insulate your water heater and pipes

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