Many areas in southwestern U.S. are currently facing an immediate water crisis. It is at a point where the community must begin to face future water supply challenges. Let’s look at ways everyone can conserve water.
Read the poster “Play your part, be water smart!” that illustrates many ways people can conserve water.
Poster titled: Play your part, be water smart! Wise water use
1st Image: cartoon water drop
Caption: Water your yard plants early or late in the day to reduce evaporation
2nd Image: washing machine with energy star emblem
Caption: Get an Energy Star labeled washing machine. Wash only full loads.
3rd image: showerhead
Caption: Use low flow showerhead.
4th image: hose nozzle
Caption: Use a shut-off nozzle on your hose.
5th image: kitchen faucet
Caption: Put faucet aerators on sink faucets
6th image: boy at bathroom sink
Caption: Turn off water while soaping hands and brushing teeth.
7th image: flowers in ground with hand
Caption: Mulch around plants to hold water in the soil.
8th image: toilet
Caption: Install new toilets that use less than 1.6 gallons per flush.
9th image: showerhead
Caption: Take shorter showers – five minutes or less is best.
10th image: flowering plants
Caption: Use plants that require less water.
11th image: boy doing dishes
Caption: Turn off sink faucet while scrubbing dishes and pots.
12th image: Yes over broom, No over hose with water
Caption: Use broom, not a hose to clean driveways and walkways.
Bottom message: Save it, or do without it!
Take Notes
In the chart below, choose three to four (3-4) ways that you and your family can conserve water starting right now!
