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Did you know the EPA WaterSense labels are products that are 20% more water-efficient and perform as well as or better than standard models. The average family can conserve water and save money replacing all old, inefficient fixtures in their home with WaterSense labeled models. Water conservation tips for pros:
Kitchen
• Eliminate leaks by replacing old gaskets. A dripping faucet can waste 3,600 gallons a yr
• Install faucet aerators.
• Keep a pitcher of cold water in the fridge, instead of running water until it’s cold.
• Don’t leave the water running while rinsing dishes.
• Don’t use a garbage disposal.
• Only use the dishwasher with full loads, and use the “water-saver” setting, if available.
• Don’t rinse dirty dishes before loading into dishwater; scrape clean and let the machine do the rest.
• Don’t thaw frozen food under running water.
Bathroom
• Don’t leave the water running while rinsing, shaving, or brushing teeth.
• Hear running water in your toilet tank, adjust the leaky float valve or replace the faulty hardware.
• Don’t use your toilet as a wastebasket.
• Install a water-filed plastic jug or a “toilet tank bag” in your toilet tank to reduce the water used per flush. Don’t use a brick, which may crumble.
• Check for leaks by dropping a small amount of food coloring in the upper tank. If color appears in the bowl, you have a leak.
• Take shorter showers. Install faucet aerators and water-saving showerheads.
Outdoors
• Check for and repair leaky garden taps, hose connections and sprinkler valves.
• Water in the morning or evening, not in the heat of the day, to prevent evaporation.
• Avoid watering on windy days.
• Water slowly, thoroughly, and as infrequently as possible to promote deep roots and healthy plants. Hold your garden hose close to the roots of plants so that there’s little waste and evaporative loss. Add compost and other organic matter to your soil to improve its water holding capacity.
• Choose plants that don't require a lot of water.
• Mulch all plant beds to reduce evaporation, weeds, and soil temperature.
• Position sprinklers so that they do not water pavement.
• Use rinse water from the house to water plants in or near the house.
• Never let water run unnecessarily.
• Limit car washing. Use a bucket and a hose with spray attachment.
https://www.epa.gov/watersense
The Weaverville Water System supplies drinking water to all developed areas within the corporate limits of the Town of Weaverville with over 68 miles of pipe. In addition, the system serves approximately 2,800 customers in areas of Buncombe County adjacent to the town Limits, in the Reems Creek Valley and in areas along US Highway 19/23 North toward Madison Co. For the Weaverville Water Quality Report, please go to: 2026 CCR Water Quality Report ADA.pdf
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