logging in or signing up Water Conservation Techniques centralbasin Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: Embed: Flash iPad Copy Does not support media & animations WordPress Embed Customize Embed URL: Copy Thumbnail: Copy The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 461 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: July 20, 2012 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description Water conservation is a hot topic today. With the increasing concern for the welfare of the environment and the future of humanity, more people are looking for ways to reduce their water consumption. Unfortunately, many of the methods that are used or suggested may be somewhat lofty and difficult to initiate or maintain. Learn more water conservation tips at www.centralbasin.org Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Water Conservation Techniques: Water Conservation Techniques1.) Check your pipes and faucets for leaks. One dripping faucet can waste 20 gallons of water each day. Multiply by two or three faucets, and that can add up to 25,000 gallons a year in water conservation.: 1.) Check your pipes and faucets for leaks. One dripping faucet can waste 20 gallons of water each day. Multiply by two or three faucets, and that can add up to 25,000 gallons a year in water conservation.2.) Use the waste basket instead of the toilet. Each time the toilet is flushed, up to seven gallons of water is used. Make sure you only use the toilet for its intended use. : 2.) Use the waste basket instead of the toilet. Each time the toilet is flushed, up to seven gallons of water is used. Make sure you only use the toilet for its intended use.3.) Perform a leak test on your toilet tank. A leak in the seal between the holding tank and toilet can easily be checked by adding food coloring to the tank water and checking for seepage into the toilet bowl.: 3.) Perform a leak test on your toilet tank. A leak in the seal between the holding tank and toilet can easily be checked by adding food coloring to the tank water and checking for seepage into the toilet bowl.4.) Install low-flow faucet aerators and shower heads. A regular shower head can use ten gallons of water per minute. Low-flow shower heads use no more than 2.5 gallons per minute. This single change can save up to 40 percent of a household's total water usage.: 4.) Install low-flow faucet aerators and shower heads. A regular shower head can use ten gallons of water per minute. Low-flow shower heads use no more than 2.5 gallons per minute. This single change can save up to 40 percent of a household's total water usage.5) Reduce the amount of water in your older, non low-flow toilets. Newer toilets by law are limited to 1.6 gallons per flush, while older toilets still use up to 6 gallons for each flush.: 5) Reduce the amount of water in your older, non low-flow toilets. Newer toilets by law are limited to 1.6 gallons per flush, while older toilets still use up to 6 gallons for each flush.Ideally, your home's older toilets should be replaced with newer, water conservation friendly units. Short of that, you can reduce the amount of water that flows into the bowl by placing a closed jug of water or brick to take up space in the tank.: Ideally, your home's older toilets should be replaced with newer, water conservation friendly units. Short of that, you can reduce the amount of water that flows into the bowl by placing a closed jug of water or brick to take up space in the tank.Learn more water conservation tips at www.centralbasin.org: Learn more water conservation tips at www.centralbasin.org You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Water Conservation Techniques centralbasin Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: Embed: Flash iPad Copy Does not support media & animations WordPress Embed Customize Embed URL: Copy Thumbnail: Copy The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 461 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: July 20, 2012 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description Water conservation is a hot topic today. With the increasing concern for the welfare of the environment and the future of humanity, more people are looking for ways to reduce their water consumption. Unfortunately, many of the methods that are used or suggested may be somewhat lofty and difficult to initiate or maintain. Learn more water conservation tips at www.centralbasin.org Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Water Conservation Techniques: Water Conservation Techniques1.) Check your pipes and faucets for leaks. One dripping faucet can waste 20 gallons of water each day. Multiply by two or three faucets, and that can add up to 25,000 gallons a year in water conservation.: 1.) Check your pipes and faucets for leaks. One dripping faucet can waste 20 gallons of water each day. Multiply by two or three faucets, and that can add up to 25,000 gallons a year in water conservation.2.) Use the waste basket instead of the toilet. Each time the toilet is flushed, up to seven gallons of water is used. Make sure you only use the toilet for its intended use. : 2.) Use the waste basket instead of the toilet. Each time the toilet is flushed, up to seven gallons of water is used. Make sure you only use the toilet for its intended use.3.) Perform a leak test on your toilet tank. A leak in the seal between the holding tank and toilet can easily be checked by adding food coloring to the tank water and checking for seepage into the toilet bowl.: 3.) Perform a leak test on your toilet tank. A leak in the seal between the holding tank and toilet can easily be checked by adding food coloring to the tank water and checking for seepage into the toilet bowl.4.) Install low-flow faucet aerators and shower heads. A regular shower head can use ten gallons of water per minute. Low-flow shower heads use no more than 2.5 gallons per minute. This single change can save up to 40 percent of a household's total water usage.: 4.) Install low-flow faucet aerators and shower heads. A regular shower head can use ten gallons of water per minute. Low-flow shower heads use no more than 2.5 gallons per minute. This single change can save up to 40 percent of a household's total water usage.5) Reduce the amount of water in your older, non low-flow toilets. Newer toilets by law are limited to 1.6 gallons per flush, while older toilets still use up to 6 gallons for each flush.: 5) Reduce the amount of water in your older, non low-flow toilets. Newer toilets by law are limited to 1.6 gallons per flush, while older toilets still use up to 6 gallons for each flush.Ideally, your home's older toilets should be replaced with newer, water conservation friendly units. Short of that, you can reduce the amount of water that flows into the bowl by placing a closed jug of water or brick to take up space in the tank.: Ideally, your home's older toilets should be replaced with newer, water conservation friendly units. Short of that, you can reduce the amount of water that flows into the bowl by placing a closed jug of water or brick to take up space in the tank.Learn more water conservation tips at www.centralbasin.org: Learn more water conservation tips at www.centralbasin.org