Author: Cinco MUD 8

As winter approaches, here are some water savings tips:

• Winterize your sprinkler system.
• Change your faucet aerators with 1.0gpm aerator inserts from your local hardware store for $3-$4.
• Turn your hot water heater down one setting.
• Wash clothes and dishes with full loads to reduce water usage.
• Change refrigerator water filter.

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• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created “We’re for Water” as a national campaign to educate consumers about water-saving behaviors and WaterSense labeled products. The WaterSense label makes it easy to identify products that use less water and perform as well as or better than standard models.
• Whether by replacing an inefficient fixture with a WaterSense labeled product or adopting water-efficient behaviors, we can all take action to save water for future generations.
• Saving is as easy as check, twist, replace.
  • Check toilets for silent leaks: put a few drops of food coloring in the tank and wait 10 minutes to flush. If color appears in the bowl, the flapper may need replacing.
  • Twist on a WaterSense labeled bathroom faucet aerator to save water and energy at the tap without noticing a difference in flow.
  • Replace your showerhead with a WaterSense labeled model that uses less water and energy, but still lets you shower with power.
• Join thousands of your neighbors in We’re for Water. Make simple changes at home to save water and energy.