saving  water inside

Ever wonder where most water is used inside the home? Look no farther than the bathroom, which consumes nearly half the water in the average home. Toilets use the most, with showers and tubs taking their share. Additionally, clothes washing machines account for about one-quarter of the water used.

The greatest water-saving gains come from conserving in these three areas. The charts on the side illustrate water use in two similar west-central Florida homes. One residence has conventional appliances, toilets and shower fixtures. The second home with water-wise appliances uses half the water of the traditional one.