Planting Seeds: Assess your facility’s current water usage

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Water audit guide for worship spaces
Check out this household water calculator to start thinking more intentionally about water use in general, and share with your community members

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Nurturing Growth: Begin reducing water usage in simple ways

Suggested Practices and Examples for Implementation:

Fix leaky faucets or toilets
Install aerators in faucets
Only run dishwashers when full
When washing dishes by hand, use a tub for soapy water and a second one for rinsing
When washing towels/other laundry, do full loads and use cold water.
Spot clean linens and clothes with a wet cloth and a little soap when the rest of the item is clean
Recycle grey-water for landscaping and/or toilets

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Suggested Practices and Examples for Implementation:

Look for WaterSense labeled products
Install low-flow / high-efficiency toilets
Reuse rainwater to irrigate property (use rain barrels to catch runoff from roof, etc.)
Plant a rain garden to help filter pollutants from the water before it reaches the storm drain (particularly if your congregational land is heavily paved)
Purchase Energy Star washers and dryers (including dishwashers)
Advocate for clean water in your community

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