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Think about a 5-gallon bucket used by painters and construction workers. Saving 20-gallons a day equals four of those buckets.
To help you visualize and measure your conservation efforts, estimate water usage by time and activity type. By using estimates provided by the San Diego County Water Authority, you can find simple ways to reduce your daily usage by 20-gallons.
Consider the following water conservation tips and savings:
| Activity Type: Outdoor |
Estimated Savings |
| • Water before 6 a.m. or after 8 p.m. |
20-25 gallons/day |
| • Reduce irrigation cycles by 1-3 minutes and avoid over watering |
15-25 gallons/minute |
| • Adjust sprinklers to prevent overspray |
15-25 gallons/day |
| • Fix leaks or replace broken sprinkler heads |
20 gallons/day/leak |
| • Turn the hose off while you're washing the car |
15-25 gallons p/minute |
| • Slow evaporation and install a cover on the pool/Jacuzzi |
30 gallons/day |
| Activity Type: Indoor |
Estimated Savings |
| • Repair leaky bathroom fixtures |
15-50 gallons/day |
| • Only run a full dishwasher |
2-4.5 gallons/load |
| • Turn the water off when washing dishes |
2.5 gallons/minute |
| • Only wash full loads of laundry |
15-50 gallons/load |
| • Shut water off when brushing teeth |
2 gallon/minute |
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