1. Recycle all oils, fats and household pollutants.
One quart of oil can contaminate up to two million gallons of drinking water!
Recycle all oils, fats and household pollutants.
US EPA

2. Reduce fertilizer use and use low phosphorous fertilizers.
1lb of phosphorous can produce 10,000lbs of algae!
Reduce fertilizer use and use low phosphorous fertilizers.
NJ DEP

3. Drink tap water from re-usable containers.
Each year, 17 million barrels of oil are used to make plastic water bottles. Only about 10 percent of water bottles are recycled
Drink tap water from re-usable containers.
(If you still have doubts about water quality use an inexpensive pitcher or faucet filter to remove odors).
The Pacific Institute
The Union of Concerned Scientists

4. Repair exposed soil and protect using vegetation and mulch.
In the USA, soil is eroding roughly 17 times the rate at which it is formed!
Repair exposed soil and protect using vegetation and mulch.
USEPA
Maine.gov

5. An American family of four uses up to 320 gallons of water per day!
Identify and eliminate sources of water waste.
Use water efficient fixtures where practicable.
RCGOV

6. Lawn maintenance accounts for 50% of overall domestic water consumption in summer months!
Where possible, use native, drought-tolerant plants and bushes in lieu of grass.
Measure soil moisture, water only when required and reduce evaporation loss (up to 60%) by watering at dusk.
RCGOV

7. Leaving the tap running while you brush your teeth wastes 50 gallons of water a week
Turn the tap off while not using. Make sure it is very tight to prevent drips and leaks.
PHCC

8. A bath requires 50 to 70 gallons of water, while a 5 minute shower uses only 10 gallons or less
Shower instead of taking a bath, and install a reduced flow shower head to save even more.
USEPA