Holiday Water Conservation Tips
This holiday season don’t be a Cousin Eddie! Make sure only degradable materials go down the drain, don’t overuse your septic system, and follow water conservation strategies. Here are more ways to save water during the holidays:
In the kitchen:
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Reuse rinse water when washing dishes.
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Run only full loads in the dishwasher.
o Scrape don’t rinse pans and dishes.
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Defrost meats in the fridge not under running water.
In the home:
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Take shorter showers.
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Check for leaky plumbing and fix quickly.
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Use your cold-water wash and full loads in the
laundry room.
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Remind guests not to overuse water
Outdoors:
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Follow a septic system pumping schedule.
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Protect your well and septic field and make sure
house guests know where they are located.
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Don’t put hazardous chemicals down the drain.
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Compost leaves and yard waste.
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Check for leaks and fix repairs prior to
disconnecting hoses.
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Use salt-free deicers on sidewalks and driveways
and sweep up and reuse ice melt.
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Protect your pipes with insulation to prevent
freezing.
By following these simple tips, you can conserve water and avoid
being a Cousin Eddie this holiday season! This information is part of a larger
project funded by EGLE under the NPS Control Fund and Section 319 of the
federal CWA.
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