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Slow the flow by taking on a Water Challenge! Select from the actions below, and help us prove that every drop counts.

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5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

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DAILY ACTION
Install a Toilet Tank Bank

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

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Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

USGS: How Much Water Does the Average Person Use at Home Per Day?
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Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

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ONE-TIME ACTION
Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving (___) disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

NPR: How Much Water Actually Goes Into Making A Bottle Of Water?
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Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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ONE-TIME ACTION
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

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ONE-TIME ACTION
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

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Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Native Plant Finding Tool
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Ditch the Lawn

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

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Collect Rain Water

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

PRC: Watersheds, rain barrels, and rain gardens
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Install Greywater Catchment

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Greywater Action: About greywater reuse
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ONE-TIME ACTION
CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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