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Saving Water
at Home
Image Citation: 2014 Microsoft Corporation
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Kentucky’s Waters• Over 90,000 miles of streams and rivers• Thousands of ponds, lakes, reservoirs,
and wetlands• 40-50 inches of precipitation per year
Did you know…“Kentucky has more navigable miles than
any other state except Alaska.” – KY Geological Survey
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There is no new water.
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Why conserve water?
Using less water can better prepare us for water shortages and drought situations.
Photo of dry creek bed in Franklin County. Taken by Keenan Bishop, UK ANR
Agent, June 2012.
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Conserving water conserves energy.
Why conserve water?
Did you know…Letting your faucet run warm water for 5 minutes uses about as much energy
as letting a 60-watt light bulb run for 14 hours. - WaterSense
=5 minutes 14 hours
Images Citation: 2014 Microsoft Corporation
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Obtaining and transporting
water
Treating water
Distributing water
Using water
Transporting and treating
wastewater
Releasing water to streams,
rivers, and other water bodies
The Energy-Water
Connection
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Conserving water saves money.
Why conserve water?
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70 gallons of water per person per day
How much water do you think the average
Kentuckian uses per day?
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Tips for Conserving Water in the Bathroom
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What is WaterSense?
Image Citation: ENRI Task Force
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Image Citation: 2014 Microsoft Corporation
Tips for Conserving Water in the Bathroom
During Emergencies
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Tips for Conserving Water in the Kitchen
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Image Citation: 2014 Microsoft Corporation
Tips for Conserving Water in the Kitchen
During Emergencies
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Tips for Conserving Water in the Laundry
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Tips for Conserving Water in the Laundry
During Emergencies
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Tips for Conserving Water Equipment and Appliances
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Tips for Conserving Water Equipment and Appliances
During Emergencies
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Tips for Conserving Water in the Landscape and Garden
Image Citation: ENRI Task Force
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Tips for Conserving Water in the Landscape and Garden
During Emergencies
Image Citation: ENRI Task Force
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Tips for Conserving WaterOutdoors
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Tips for Conserving WaterOutdoors
During Emergencies
Image Citation: UK BAE
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What will you do as a result of this lesson?
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References are referenced in the Presenter’s Notes section of this slide.
Ashley Osborne, M.S., Extension Associate for Environmental and Natural Resource Issues. August 2014.
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