Compiled by Mackenzie Madison
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Water is the most precious of earth’s resources. Unfortunately water is not something that human’s have an unlimited supply of.

•     Water usage can be reduced up to 50 percent without significantly changing     normal lifestyles.
•     In order to reach the United States’ health standards, water needs to be purified to a certain extent. In order to reach these standards, water is sent to plants that use energy. This isn’t just the water we drink, this is the water that fills our pools, waters our flowers, even the water that goes in the toilet.
Some ways to change that:
•     While in the shower, and not in need of the water (letting conditioner set, shaving, etc.), turn off the water, not only will you be helping the environment, but you will also see a significant change in your water bill.
•     Make sure your neighborhood has a storm drain. If your neighborhood does not, you can write the mayor requesting you get one. Storm drains feed directly back into our water supply instead of letting rainwater flood.
•     Water is a very vulnerable resource, so make sure harmful products are disposed of properly; oil, wax, propane, paint, and cleaning supplies should not be dumped into any water supplies and instead can be taken to special locations to be taken care of correctly.
•     Do not overuse pesticides and fertilizers. Hazardous chemicals from the         substances can seep into the ground and into the water supply.