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S.C. governor,
DNR urge water conservation
As extreme drought conditions intensify across the
Upstate, Gov. Mark Sanford is encouraging citizens in the Upstate to
conserve water, As this drought continues, we believe its very
important for South Carolinians in the Upstate to take individual
initiative to conserve water. We think these conservation
recommendations from DNR are a good step toward that end, and would
urge citizens to do what they can at home and at work to impact
their water use.
DNR offers these tips for water conservation.
Turn off water while brushing teeth and shaving.
Take shorter showers.
Install a water-efficient showerhead.
Use less water in the bathtub.
Wash only full loads of dishes in dishwasher.
When you buy a new toilet, purchase a low flow
model.
Reduce the use of garbage disposals, which use as
much as 2 gallons of water per minute, by peeling vegetables, eggs
and other foods on newspapers. Wrap the food waste and dispose of it
with the trash. Or, use food waste in a garden compost pile.
Keep a gallon of drinking water in the refrigerator
rather than running the tap.
Run your washing machine with a full load of
clothes.
Buy an energy-saving washing machine.
Teach children to turn water faucets off tightly
after use.
Water yards wisely. Remember that landscaping is
most likely your number one user of water.
Cut your grass at least three inches high to shade
the roots, making it more drought-tolerant; keep your mower sharp
for the healthiest grass.
Mulch to retain water.
Install a drip-irrigation water system (with a
timer is even better) for valuable plants.
Try to water only in the evening or very early
morning to minimize evaporation.
Use a broom instead of a hose to clean off your
driveway or sidewalk.
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