Earth Day Turns 40 Cal Coast Turning 20!
On April 22, 1970, an estimated 20 million Americans—1 of every 10 citizens—celebrated the first Earth Day, a grassroots demonstration for the environment that quickly gained political momentum, ushering in the creation of EPA and landmark legislation such as the Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water Acts.
Not only does 2010 mark the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, but in June, it also marks the fourth anniversary of the WaterSense program. To celebrate, here are four key ways you can honor both occasions by saving water at home:
• Revisit your morning routine with water-conscious habits. Turn off the tap when you brush your teeth or shave, and scrape the breakfast dishes instead of rinsing before putting them in the dishwasher.
• Remember to change your outdoor watering schedule when the seasons change. Contact your local utility or plumbing contractor for information on appropriate watering schedules. If you have an irrigation system, avoid operating it during spring rain showers, or better yet, install the right technology to do the thinking for you.
• Repair easy-to-fix household water leaks. On average, a household loses more than 10,000 gallons each year to seemingly innocuous drips and leaks.
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• Remodel your bathroom with a WaterSense makeover. Replacing older fixtures with a WaterSense labeled toilet, faucet, and showerhead can save your household more than 7,000 gallons and $60 in utility bills annually. In fact, labeled fixtures can pay for themselves in as few as 2.5 years.
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*Thanks to the EPA and WaterSense for statistics and information
