Water conservation techniques:
Rank what you think would be the five most effective ways of saving water at home:
invest in water conserving appliances
watering gardens at night
awareness of water consumption - don't waste
check for leaks in the house
use grey water for gardening
xeriscaping
water less - let the lawn go brown
drip system with timer for efficiency
low flow toilet
no flush urinal
front loading washing machines
don't use a garbage disposal - compost instead
don't wash the car at home - unless its raining
change your flusing technique - if its brown flush it down.
public education - billboards, schools, ads
time your shower - shorter time - less than 5 min.
wash car in the morning or at night
collect rainwater and water the garden with it.
Ok, now we have some ideas. What are some strategies to get people to actually adopt these water-conservation techniques?
tax rebates for water saving appliances
education about water conservation and availability
reducing hot water temperature
raising water prices - get an allotment per capita
picture of death valley
advertisements, TV spots