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This is a PSA for water conservation. Much of our water waste today is due to leaks in our homes. There are easy ways to detect a leak so you can save water and money on your next water bill.
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- 1. Preserve Mother Nature’s water today. Save watchaya mama gave ya! According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency leaks in US homes can account for 10,000 gallons of wasted water each year. Enough to fill a swimming pool. Leaks are an easy fix. The most common types are toilet flappers and dripping faucets. Homeowners can save 10% or more on there water bill by just fixing a leak. You can detect a water leak in your toilet by listening. The toilet should only make a refilling noise after it has been flushed. Compare your water bills. By comparing your current and past bills you can detect any increase in your water usage. Samantha Wolf
- 2. Save what ya mama gave ya References • "Page Name." EPA. Environmental Protection Agency, n.d. Web. 28 Apr. 2013. http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/pubs/fixleak.html • "8 Ways to Tell If Your House Has a Water Leak from the Water Damage Team." Free Press Release Distribution Service. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Apr. 2013. http://www.prlog.org/10077673-8-ways-to-tell-if-your-house-has-water-leak- from-the-water-damage-team.html • "Leaks and Water Waste." University of Michigan Sustainability:. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Apr. 2013. http://sustainability.umich.edu/pba/dashboard/resources/water/leaks-and- water-waste • "Cute Puppies." LOLWays.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Apr. 2013. http://lolways.com/?tabid=55&ModuleId=422&EntryId=1896&Title=Funny- And-Cute-Baby-Faces