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Water Shortages

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Using water-efficient products can reduce home water use up to 30 percent and water-efficient products for commercial use can save up to 20 percent. The problem is in educating all consumers (residential, commercial and industrial) and making them aware of the products available and where they can purchase them.

A first step is the water efficient product labeling program based on the EPA?EUR??,,????'?????<

In exploring a national market enhancement program for water-efficient products, the EPA anticipates that, under the highly successful Energy Star products program, manufacturers will voluntarily have their products tested to meet efficiency and other performance standards to ensure that the labeled products meet environmental goals while fulfilling consumer needs. The types of products the EPA will consider evaluating could include landscape irrigation, and plumbing products and appliances.

Irrigation Conservation Tips

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Source: www.epa.gov