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By NANCY SECRIST
VPI Extension Agent
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It may seem we’ve had an abundance of rain lately but conserving water is just as important as ever. Remember the drought two years ago! Use the chart below to emphasize to your family and friends how they can conserve one of our most precious natural resources.
Shower-Normal Use, Water Running-25 gallons; Conservation Use, Wet down, soap up, rinse off-4 gallons.
Brushing Teeth-Normal Use, Tap running-10 gallons; Conservation Use, Wet brush, rinse briefly-1/! gal.
Tub bath-Normal Use, Full-36 gals.; Conservation Use, Minimal water level-10 to 12 gallons. '
Shaving-Normal Use, Tap running-20 gallons; Conservation Use, Fill Basin-1 gallon.
Dishwashing-Normal Use, Tap running-30 gallons; Conservation Use, Wash and rinse in dishpan or sink-5 gallons.
Automatic DishwasherNormal Use, Full Cycle-16 gallons; Conservation Use, Short Cycle-7 gallons.
Washing Hands-Normal Use, Tap running-2 gallons; Conservation Use, Fill Basin
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