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In article <chris.66.00A88C85@the.citynet.com> chris@the.citynet.com (Christopher Schumacher) writes:
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>From: chris@the.citynet.com (Christopher Schumacher)
>Newsgroups: cn.water
>Subject: Water Conservation Checklist for the Home, Page 4
>Date: Tue, 12 Sep 1995 11:16:33
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>                             PERSONAL CARE 


>HAVE DONE   WILL DO

>                   Urge family members to take showers instead of tub baths.  
>                   Showers-especially those fitted with flow restrictors or 
>                   low-volume heads-usually use less water than a bath.  Plug 
>                   the tub during a shower and compare the water used with 
>                   that for a bath.  Limit shower time to 2 minutes or less.


>                   Cut down on the number of showers taken.  Replace some of 
>                   them with sponge baths using a small amount of water in a 
>                   basin.


>                   Seek other ways to relax besides staying in the shower for 
>                   long periods of time.


>                   Turn off the shower water while you apply soap to body, or 
>                   lather hair and massage scalp.


>                   Turn off water while you shave, brush teeth, etc.


>                   EMERGENCY SITUATIONS:
>                   Close bathtub drain during shower so that the water stays 
>                   in the tub.  Use this to flush the toilet or water outdoor 
>                   plants.