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Water Conservation Tip and Current Drought Status : Only use the garbage disposal when necessary (composting is a great alternative). For more tips please see: ow.ly/YqaV50DNYim #cambma

Water Conservation Tip and Current Drought Status : Fill your sink or basin when washing and rinsing dishes. For more tips please see: ow.ly/48De50Brriu #cambma

Water Conservation Tip and Current Drought Status : Don t defrost frozen foods with running water; plan ahead by placing frozen items in the refrigerator the night before or use a microwave to defrost them. For more tips please see: ow.ly/YqaV50DNYim #cambma

Water Conservation Tip and Current Drought Status : When purchasing a new washing machine, make sure it is Energy Star/Water Sense qualified and buy a water saving model that can be adjusted to the load size. For more tips please see: ow.ly/48De50Brriu #cambma

Water Conservation Tip and Current Drought Status : Repair leaky toilets. Add 12 drops of food coloring into the tank, and if color appears in the bowl one hour later, your toilet is leaking. For more tips please see: #cambma" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ow.ly/YqaV50DNYim#ca…

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Water Conservation Tip and Current Drought Status : Try filling your bathtub only halfway, this saves 5 gallons or more. For more tips please see: ow.ly/48De50Brriu #cambma

Water Conservation Tip and Current Drought Status : Repair leaky toilets. Add 12 drops of food coloring into the tank, and if color appears in the bowl one hour later, your toilet is leaking. For more tips please see: #cambma" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ow.ly/YqaV50DNYim#ca…

Water Conservation Tip and Current Drought Status : Fill your sink or basin when washing and rinsing dishes. For more tips please see: ow.ly/48De50Brriu #cambma

Water Conservation Tip and Current Drought Status : Winterize outdoor spigots when temperatures dip below freezing to prevent pipes from leaking or bursting. For more tips please see: ow.ly/48De50Brriu #cambma

Water Conservation Tip and Current Drought Status : Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you ll save up to 150 gallons per month. For more tips please see: ow.ly/48De50Brriu #cambma

Water Conservation Tip and Current Drought Status : Repair leaky toilets. Add 12 drops of food coloring into the tank, and if color appears in the bowl one hour later, your toilet is leaking. For more tips please see: #cambma" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ow.ly/YqaV50DNYim#ca…

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Water Conservation Tip and Current Drought Status : Collect the water you use while rinsing fruit and vegetables. Use it to water house plants. For more tips please see: ow.ly/48De50Brriu #cambma

Water Conservation Tip and Current Drought Status : Keep a pitcher of drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap. This way, every drop goes down you and not the drain.For more tips please see: ow.ly/48De50Brriu #cambma

Water Conservation Tip and Current Drought Status : Designate one glass for your drinking water each day, or refill a water bottle. This will cut down on the number of glasses to wash.For more tips please see: ow.ly/48De50Brriu #cambma

Water Conservation Tip and Current Drought Status : Water during the cool part of the day, in the morning or evening. Do not water on windy days.For more tips please see: ow.ly/48De50Brriu #cambma

Water Conservation Tip and Current Drought Status : When brushing your teeth, turn the water off while you are actually brushing. Use short bursts of water for cleaning your brush. For more tips please see: ow.ly/48De50Brriu #cambma

Water Conservation Tip and Current Drought Status : Repair leaky toilets. Add 12 drops of food coloring into the tank, and if color appears in the bowl one hour later, your toilet is leaking. For more tips please see: #cambma" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ow.ly/YqaV50DNYim#ca…

How do I check for leaks? For more tips please see: ow.ly/YqaV50DNYim #cambma