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Water & Energy Saving Tips


To commemorate the 45th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd, Earth Day Network (EDN), the non-profit organization founded by organizers of the first Earth Day in 1970, is announcing a series of events and programs to drive the movement.  More than 1 billion people in 192 countries will participate in Earth Day events and activities, making it the largest civic observance in the world.  This Earth Day, EDN calls upon citizens, educators, corporate leaders, governments and global organizations to take action under the banner, It's Our Turn to Lead.

In the spirit of Earth Day, we here at O.J. Laughlin Plumbing Company, Inc. thought we would share some easy water and energy saving tips that can be used year.  You may be familiar with some already, but it never hurts to see them again as a refresher.  All the small things we do add up to make one big, beautiful world.

  • Turn off the water when you brush your teeth & save up to 8 gallons per day.
  • Shorten your showers by one or two minutes & save 5 gallons per day, per shower.
  • Fix leaky faucets and save 20 gallons per day.
  • Wash only full loads of laundry & save 15-50 gallons per load.
  • Replace clothes washer with an Energy Star approved model.
  • Use your water meter to check for hidden water leaks.
  • Install water saving shower heads and low flow faucet aerators.
  • Only wash full dishwater loads.
  • When washing dishes by hand, don't leave the water running for rinsing.
  • Don't let water run while shaving.
  • Store drinking water in the refrigerator.  Don't run the tap until it gets cold.
  • Don't use running water to thaw food.
  • If the toilet flush handle frequently sticks in the flush position, letting water run constantly, replace or adjust it.
  • Watering your yard only before 8 a.m. to reduce evaporation and interference from wind can save 25 gallons per day.
  • Installing a smart sprinkler controller can save 40 gallons per day.
  • If you use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks, you can save 150 gallons each time.
  • Checking your sprinkler system for leaks, overspray and broken sprinkler heads can save 500 gallons a month.
  • Use a shut-off nozzle on your hose.

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