POLL | How are you saving water in your home?
6 years ago
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Using less water at the wash basin
Taking shorter baths
Flushing with less water
Installing some kind of a rain water harvesting system
Running the washing machine/dishwasher only when they are full
Shrinking your lawn area
All of the above
I don't feel the need to conserve water
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