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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

101 Way to Conserve Water in College - Part 5: Personal Awareness

Personal Awareness
Report leaks around campus and challenge yourself to be better about water usage.
  1. Report open hydrants: Call maintenance if you see an opened hydrant that’s gushing water.
  2. Turn water faucets off tightly: After washing your hands or working in a lab, turn the faucets off tightly, and wait a few seconds to see if there are any drips.
  3. Report leaks: Even if it’s not in your dorm, report leaky faucets, toilets, etc. Don’t expect someone else to do it.
  4. Finish your water instead of dumping it out: Or at least make a point to dump the end of your water bottle into a thirsty looking plant, not the pavement or trash.
  5. Get a conservation buddy: Work with your roommate to keep each other accountable.
  6. Write down all the ways you see people wasting water: Then check to see if you’re practicing the same dirty habits yourself.
  7. Turn off the water while washing your hands: You don’t need the water running while you lather up.
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