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Leak Detection Tablets
Leak detection tablets (food coloring) are small tablets that you drop in the tank of the toilet to
test your toilet for leaks. Directions on how to use the tablets and what to do if you detect a leak
are printed on the tablet wrapper.
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Toilet Displacement Bag
Simply fill this bag with water and clip it in your toilet tank. By taking up space in your tank, less
water is needed to refill the tank after each flush. Estimated savings are ˝ gallon per flush (gpf).
Not recommended for 1.6 gpf toilets (1992 and later).
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5-minute Shower Timer
Taking a shorter shower, in combination with using a low-flow showerhead, can result in significant
savings. This timer suctions on to your shower wall, and when all the sand has run through, time’s
up! (Note: This device does not “shut off” the water after 5 minutes, although many parents of
teenagers have asked for this feature!)
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Lawn Watering Gauge
Use this watering gauge to measure total rainfall and/or sprinkler output during a given period of
time. Simply place the gauge in an area that you regularly water (make sure it’s free of
obstructions so it will collect all water, whether from rainfall or irrigation). Keep in mind: Most
lawns need 1 inch of water per week. So, if it rains 3/4 of an inch in one week, you only need to
irrigate an additional 1/4 inch that week.
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Drops and Watts
This wonderfully informative booklet from Legacy, Partners in Environmental Education is filled with
tips and tricks for whittling down your water and power bills.
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Rain Gauge
This 4" rain gauge, provided by the AL Office of Water Resources, is a great way to keep up with
how much rain is falling on your yard.
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