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Attachment C .•... Q Search About Departments Services Around the City Community Center Parks and Recreation Yx' Departments - Home > Departments > Public Works >Water/Sewer Utilities >Water Conservation Kits Water/Sewer Utilities Water Conservation Kits Water conservation kits are available at no charge to Maple Grove residents.The kit contains easily installed items used in ► Streets faucets and toilets to conserve daily household water use.If you would like a kit or more information,feel free to email Public Works. ► Gravel Roads ► Seasonal Load Limits Fallowing are some handy tips for saving water in your home.View more water conservation tips and information from the Metropolitan Council. ► Snowplowing Bathroom 1. Water/Sewer Utilities i► RPZ Backflow Preventers ►Toilet flushing consumes nearly half of the daily household consumption using about 5-7 gallons per flush. III Water Conservation Kits Check your toilets for leaks;a leak wastes more than 100 gallons of water per day. 1. Water Conservation Tips for Lawns If you think there is a leak,put a few drops of food coloring in the tank.If the bowl water shows color without flushing,there is a leak and repairs are needed. Water Quality Report Most new toilets use about 3%gallons per flush. ► Central Equipment Toilet dams save abouttwogallons ofwater perflush. 0.Bathing usually consumes the second greatest quantity ofwater. Taking a bath uses more waterthan taking an average shower. ContactLong showers waste five to ten gallons ofwater per day. Email: Public Works Install water-saving shower heads and don't turn shower on until you are ready to step in. Sinks Ken Ashfeld Public Works Director 763-494-6370 Turn water offwhile you are shaving,brushing yourteeth orwashing your face. Use an electric razor. Kitchen and Laundry GuidesCity ►When buying a washing machine,look for models with water or energy saving controls. ►Adjust your washing machine level for the size ofthe load ofclothes that you are washing. Volunteer ••• - r When washing dishes by hand,use the drain stopper in the sink and only turn water back on to rinse the dishes. p Add%to%cup ofvinegarto your wash water,this will cut down the grease faster and better than hot water alone. Only run your dishwasher with a full load.Each load uses about 25 gallons ofwater,so make sure each load counts. �Ii to Shop Don't run waterwhen peeling vegetables;rinse them afterwards. P Keep a bottle ofdrinking water in the refrigerator to have cool water on hand. 0�Checkfaucets and pipes for leaks;many leaks can be repaired with inexpensive washers. tr Check your water softener to be sure itis not leaking or cycling more than it should be. Lawn and Yard `Water your lawn in the early morning or the evening when the sun has gone down as the sun evaporates water. r Set your underground sprinklers to not water when it is raining. `Be sure outside faucets are turned offafter use.