Other Outdoor Activities
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Lawn and garden watering is not the only outdoor activity contributing to summer peak demand. You can lower your water bill and relieve the burden on municipal water supplies by doing the following:
- Use a broom instead of water to remove debris from paved surfaces such as driveways.
- Use a bucket and sponge to wash and rinse your car, instead of a hose.
- Cover swimming pools when they are not in use to reduce evaporation
- Squirt guns or small plastic containers filled with water are as effective at keeping children cool on a hot day as running a sprinkler
- Use a bucket and squeegee to wash windows
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Operate decorative fountains only when you're there to enjoy them