Test Your Water Sense

When is the best time of day to water your lawn?

• Early morning or evening

• In the afternoon

• All day long

Where does the average home use the most water during the hotter months?

• Dishwasher

• Outdoor Watering

• Shower/Bath

• Washing Machine

Which of these ways to wash the car saves the most water?

• Wash it in the driveway with the garden hose

• Drive it into the lake

• Take it through a car wash that recycles water

How much water does a family of four use every day?

• 40 gallons

• 80 gallons

• 240 gallons

• 320 gallons

True or False: It isn't important to save water because there is so much of it on Earth.

• True

• False

Is washing the dishes one of your chores? Which method uses less water?

• Washing dishes under a running tap

• Washing dishes in a fully loaded dishwasher

True or False: Keeping the water running when you brush your teeth wastes a lot of water.

• True

• False

When you clean off after playing outside, which uses less water?

• Taking a 5 minute shower

• Taking a bath

Which of these activities wastes the MOST water per day in the average home?

• Running the tap while washing dishes

• Using a garbage disposal

• A leaky toilet

• Long showers

True or False: It is okay to flush some trash down the toilet like cotton balls, wipes, and tissue.

• True

• False