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In article <chris.63.0082D43C@the.citynet.com> chris@the.citynet.com (Christopher Schumacher) writes:
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>From: chris@the.citynet.com (Christopher Schumacher)
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>Subject: Water Conservation Checklist for the Home, Page 1
>Date: Tue, 12 Sep 1995 10:35:21
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Dear Kevin,

     I hope this is appropriate to your newsgroup agenda.

Chris


>Adapted for use in Tennessee by Maxine McManus, Associate Professor and Leader 
>Housing and Equipment.

>Test Yourself-Using Your Water Conservation Checklist

>     The availability of water, now and in the future, should be a concern of 
>everyone.  In most areas of the country, and most of the time, water has been 
>readily available and we seldom give water a second thought.  The situation is 
>changing.  There are constantly new demands on our water supply.  Sometimes 
>that supply may be less than at other times because of climatic conditions, a 
>disaster, or just a breakdown in the water system.

>     Conserving Water will also conserve other resources-energy and money.  It 
>costs money to pump water and make it available in our homes, for irrigation, 
>and for business and industrial uses.  Energy is required to pump, move, and 
>to purify water.  Both energy and money are required to heat water-whether it 
>is the water we heat and use, or the water we heat and waste through poor 
>management practices.

>     By becoming more aware of your water habits-both old and new-you can 
>reduce your water use (consumption), eliminate waste, and save energy and 
>money.

>     How much water do you use in a day?  A gallon?  Do you use 25, 50, or 
>even 100 or more gallons?  Few people know how much they use.  Studies show 
>wide variation in the amount of water used by rural and urban households.  The 
>range was from 66 to 118 gallons per person per day with urban households 
>using the larger amounts.

>     Imagine what it would be like to turn on the tap and not get at least a 
>drop of water.  People in some parts of the country know this does happen.  
>They are learning how to conserve water.  They know that water is a limited 
>resource.  Water shortages are now a local or regional problem.  Some day they 
>may be a national problem.  It is wise to learn now how to conserve water.

>     This checklist is designed to help you see how effectively you are using 
>water, and to alert you to ways to save.  Some actions suggested are more 
>severe than others and would need to be implemented only in an emergency 
>situation-and are indicated as such.

>     As you read this list, check the steps you have already taken to conserve 
>water.  Note what you still need to do to become a better manager of water 
>resources.  Concentrate on the big water uses first.

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