{"id":35712,"date":"2020-10-14T10:43:57","date_gmt":"2020-10-14T17:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/?page_id=35712"},"modified":"2020-11-14T13:14:02","modified_gmt":"2020-11-14T21:14:02","slug":"water","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/resources\/energy-saving-tips\/water\/","title":{"rendered":"Water"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Water-Saving Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-36401 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dishwasher-340x329.jpg\" alt=\"dishes in dishwasher\" width=\"20%\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dishwasher-340x329.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dishwasher-800x774.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dishwasher-1600x1548.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dishwasher-1536x1486.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dishwasher.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/>Replacing an old toilet with a new model can save the typical household 7,900 to 21,700 gallons of water per year<\/li>\n<li>Check toilets periodically for leaks and repair them promptly<\/li>\n<li>Take a quick shower rather than a bath<\/li>\n<li>Install a water-efficient showerhead<\/li>\n<li>Clean vegetables in a sink or pan partially filled with water rather than running water from the tap<\/li>\n<li>Re-use the water that vegetables are washed in for watering houseplants or for cleaning<\/li>\n<li>Whenever possible, compost food scraps<\/li>\n<li>A full dishwasher is more water-efficient than washing the same load by hand<\/li>\n<li>Wait until you have a full load of laundry before running the washing machine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:30px;max-width:950px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h4>Irrigation<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-36403 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sprinkler-340x191.jpg\" alt=\"sprinkler watering lawn\" width=\"25%\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sprinkler-340x191.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sprinkler-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sprinkler-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sprinkler-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sprinkler.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/>Water before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Water in several short sessions<\/li>\n<li>Only water when your lawn is thirsty<\/li>\n<li>Install moisture sensors in each irrigation zone<\/li>\n<li>Check sprinkler system valves periodically for leaks<\/li>\n<li>Install a rain shut-off device on automatic sprinklers<\/li>\n<li>Avoid sprinklers that spray a fine mist<\/li>\n<li>Install a drip irrigation system for watering gardens, trees, and shrubs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:30px;max-width:950px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h4>Pools<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-36402 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pool-340x227.jpg\" alt=\"inflatable tube in pool\" width=\"25%\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pool-340x227.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pool-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pool-1600x1066.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pool-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pool.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/>Reduce the amount of time you run the pool filter pump<\/li>\n<li>Consider an automatic time clock for your filter to not run your pool filter on hot summer afternoons when demand for electricity is at its highest<\/li>\n<li>Do regular preventive maintenance<\/li>\n<li>Use automatic pool cleaners<\/li>\n<li>A good pool cover will save energy and water<\/li>\n<li>Make use of solar energy by locating your pool in the sunniest part of your yard<\/li>\n<li>Consider solar heating for your pool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:30px;max-width:950px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h4>Spas<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-36404 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spa-bathtub-340x227.jpg\" alt=\"bathtub in a room with a plant\" width=\"25%\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spa-bathtub-340x227.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spa-bathtub-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spa-bathtub-1600x1066.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spa-bathtub-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gcec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spa-bathtub.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/>Portable spas are more energy-efficient than in-the-ground spas<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t run the jets unless you are using your spa<\/li>\n<li>Spa covers are important to conserve energy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Water-Saving Tips Replacing an old toilet with a new model can save the typical household 7,900 to 21,700 gallons of water per year Check toilets periodically for leaks and repair them promptly Take a quick shower rather than a bath Install a water-efficient showerhead Clean vegetables in a sink or pan partially filled with water 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