American Water Offers Nine Tips to Protect the Environment and Save Water; Warmer Weather Shouldn't Mean Wasted Water

American Water Offers Nine Tips to Protect the Environment and Save Water; Warmer Weather Shouldn't Mean Wasted Water: "American Water Offers Nine Tips to Protect the Environment and Save Water; Warmer Weather Shouldn't Mean Wasted Water
Earth Day & Environment
VOORHEES, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2006--From washing the car, watering the lawn or splashing in the pool, American families will use lots of water this summer. In fact, the average American household uses more than 94,000 gallons of fresh water each year, enough to fill two and one half Olympic sized swimming pools! And, every day, the average American uses approximately 168 gallons of water a day -- only a gallon of which is used for drinking and cooking.


Like many natural resources, water supplies are limited. According to American Water, the largest water services provider in North America, there are simple ways to reduce excess water use, lower water bills and protect the environment in the spring and summer months.
'Cutting down on water use doesn't mean cutting down on outdoor activities or neglecting your lawn,' said John Young, American Water's Chief Operating Officer. 'These are simple steps that keep water use low when it matters the most.'
American Water recommends:
-- Water your lawn only when it needs it. An easy way to tell if your lawn needs water is to simply walk across the grass. If you leave footprints, it's time to water. Make the most of your watering by:
-- Watering in the early morning. As much of 30% of water can be lost to evaporation if you water during midday.
-- Planning for a few deep-soaking waterings rather than frequent sprinklings, which can evaporate quickly.
-- Setting your lawn mower one notch higher t"