14 S  TIPS FOR SAVING WATER For more water-saving tips, visit srp-water.com or wateruseitwisely.com. he average person in the United States uses almost 150 gallons of water per day. That’s more than 50,000 gallons per year – enough water to fill a 20’ x 25’ x 6’ deep pool. Twice . From brushing your teeth to washing dishes, many of us are unaware of how much water is actually wasted during these day-to-day tasks. These activities can use more than two gallons of water each minute, which is why we are encouraged to turn the faucet off while brushing. Considering that 5.3 billion people will suffer from water shortages by the year 2025, here are some additional tips and tricks for saving water, and money, too: • This one is pretty obvious, but shortening showers by a minute or two could save up to 150 gallons of water a month. • Reuse towels when staying in a hotel. Most hotels today have water-saving ideas in the rooms. • Match the water level to the size of the load of laundry. • Replacing tea with coffee can save up to 11,000 gallons of water a year. • Replacing orange juice with water can save over 16,000 gallons of water a year. • If you drop ice cubes, don’t throw them in the sink or kick them under the fridge. Drop them in a house plant instead. • Use a pool cover to help keep your pool clean, reduce chemical use and prevent water loss through evaporation. For more water-saving tips, visit srp-water.com or wateruseitwisely.com. Are you wasting money? Are you wasting money? Representing students of Arizona universities, community colleges and high schools, as well as other emerging Arizona artists since 1993. 480.946.5076 . artonegalleryinc.com . 4130 n marshall way . scottsdale BUY LOCAL BUY BUY BUY LOCAL LOCAL

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