Environmental Tip #39

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This is Environmental Tip #39 from the Town of Centreville encouraging residents to conserve water to reduce demand on the town wastewater treatment plant and protect the Corsica River and Chesapeake Bay. It notes the average person uses 100–200 gallons per day and that typical households can cut use by about 30% through actions like fixing leaks, turning off water when brushing or shaving, avoiding running water while washing dishes, installing water-efficient fixtures and faucet aerators, using a broom rather than a hose to clean sidewalks, choosing low-water landscaping plants, and mulching around trees and plants. The notice closes with a reminder that land-based actions affect the Corsica River and Chesapeake Bay and points to www.corsicariver.com.

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ENVIRONMENTAL TIP #39
DID YOU KNOW that by reducing your use of water, you are helping the
Town of Centreville’s wastewater treatment plant function more effectively
by reducing the volume that must be processed?
The average person uses between 100-200 gallons of water per day. By
installing water efficient devices and performing regular leak inspections,
the typical household can reduce water use by 30% or more.
(cid:1) Immediately repair all leaks.
(cid:1) Turn off water when brushing teeth or shaving.
(cid:1) Don’t let the water run while washing or rinsing dishes.
(cid:1) Install water efficient fixtures (toilets showerheads) and low flow aerators on
faucets.
(cid:1) Clean sidewalks and driveways with a broom – not the water hose.
(cid:1) Use low water plants for landscaping.
(cid:1) Place a layer of mulch around trees and plants to retain water.
Water conservation is important to protect water quality in the Corsica River
and the Chesapeake Bay. Please conserve water.
Always remember that what we do on land affects the Corsica River
and the Chesapeake Bay – www.corsicariver.com