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February 21, 2020 at 1:19 pm #782 Reply

Taylor Larson
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I’ve never heard this until now but I was researching how to fix leaks in the bathroom and came upon a great tip: if you put food coloring in a toilet tank and see it seep into the bowl without flushing, you know there’s a leak there. I haven’t tried it yet but knowing how much leaks cost both my family and our environment, I’m definitely going to give it a go. Has anyone tried this?
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While our older, deeper aquifers were formed by ri

While our older, deeper aquifers were formed by rivers and streams carrying sediment to our island 60-65 million years ago, the upper glacial was formed only 25,000 years ago by glaciers that covered most of Eastern Canada and New England. #FAQ #OurWaterOurLives #aquifers #longisland

WaterTip Wednesday: What’s the first step to bec

WaterTip Wednesday: What’s the first step to becoming aware of water use? Find out how much you use! Check out your water bill to see what your water use is at home, and see how much money you could be saving!

Haven’t looked into it before? Here’s a link to the EPA website that can help guide you through the steps: https://www.epa.gov/watersense/understanding-your-water-bill
#WaterTip #savemoney #waterwise

...and uses enough energy to power a 60-watt light

...and uses enough energy to power a 60-watt light bulb for 18 hours! Conserve water and energy by washing wisely!
#quickfacts #waterwise #dailylives #ourwaterourlives

WaterTip Wednesday: Switching to EPA standard Wate

WaterTip Wednesday: Switching to EPA standard Water Sense products throughout the house can save you 7,000 gallons annually! An investment that definitely pays back.
Want for information about Water Sense? Click the link! https://www.epa.gov/watersense
#WaterTip #watersense #ourwaterourlives

Ever wondered how you could save money on your wat

Ever wondered how you could save money on your water bills while saving water for future generations? Use this simple WaterSense calculator to estimate just how much water, energy, and money you could be saving by installing WaterSense labeled products in your home! #watersavings #watersense #calculator #EPA #ourwaterourlives #longisland https://www.epa.gov/watersense/watersense-calculator

Let’s all remember where our water comes from. #

Let’s all remember where our water comes from. #aquifer #ourwaterourlives #longisland

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