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Every Drop Counts

The average person uses 60 gallons of water a day and wastes more than 9 gallons a day through household leaks. Georgians have experienced first-hand the importance of conserving water, always a truly precious and limited resource and much more so during drought conditions. What can you do to begin conserving water, energy and money?

Wash laundry only when there is a full load
Always turn off running water
T
ake shorter showers
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liminate any and all leaks
R
educe the flow of toilets and showerheads

Every Drop Counts: Conserve Water at Home (PDF)
Household Water Use Pie Chart

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