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  2. Water conservation - Wikipedia

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    Swimming pool covers that reduce evaporation and can warm pool water to reduce water, energy and chemical costs. Automatic faucet is a water conservation faucet that eliminates water waste at the faucet. It automates the use of faucets without the use of hands. Smart water meters are also a promising technology for reducing household water usage.

  3. Tips for reducing water use during a drought - AOL

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    Reducing water usage outdoors. MDE's tips for saving water outdoors: Use a broom instead of a hose to clean decks, sidewalks and other paved areas. Five minutes of running a hose uses 25 gallons ...

  4. Water-use efficiency - Wikipedia

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    However, there is some question as to the benefit of increased water-use efficiency of plants in agricultural systems, as the processes of increased yield production and decreased water loss due to transpiration (that is, the main driver of increases in water-use efficiency) are fundamentally opposed.

  5. Irrigation - Wikipedia

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    Hence increased efficiency will reduce both the water cost and energy cost per unit of agricultural production. A reduction of water use on one field may mean that the farmer is able to irrigate a larger area of land, increasing total agricultural production.

  6. Agricultural wastewater treatment - Wikipedia

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    Farmers may use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques (which can include biological pest control) to maintain control over pests, reduce reliance on chemical pesticides, and protect water quality. [10] [11] There are few safe ways of disposing of pesticide surpluses other than through containment in well managed landfills or by ...

  7. ODNR urges 'wise' water usage as Ohio drought continues - AOL

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    The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is urging the public to use water "wisely" as the state's drought continues.. The effects of drought are "diverse and complex", but the state could see ...

  8. Micro-irrigation - Wikipedia

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    As municipal and agricultural water supplies become more constrained due to increasing population, droughts and climate change; city, water district, and state-province level regulations and codes are beginning to encourage or mandate reduced water consumption. Micro-irrigation is an efficient way to conserve water and reduce water consumption.

  9. 8 Ways To Lower Your Water Bill

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    Making this switch can reduce your water usage by 10,167 gallons annually — which equates to $82 per year, according to LADWP. The average washer lasts 10-13 years, according to Sears, which is ...