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Publication Review

Title: Home Water-Saving Methods
Author: Ronald E. Hermanson, Ph.D. P.E., 2003
File: Free Pamphlet, PDF 83.6 KB, 2 pages
Audience: Written for homeowners and renters.

Review
An engineer's look at saving water at home. Interesting tips including reducing water pressure, with quantifyable savings.

Issues covered include:

  • The problem
  • Average home water useage
  • Water saving devices and Appliances
  • Pressure-reducing valves
  • Point-of-use water heaters
  • Water saving tips in the home and garden
  • Water use comparison chart

Detail drawings include:

  • None

Related Links
Water Concerve
Water concervation portal and search engine.

Water Use it Wisely
Information about saving water inside and outside your home. Included family water audit worksheet and links to water conservation programs in each State.

Water Information Program
A public information program sponsored by waterdistricts in Southern Colorado

EPA's Water Efficienty Webpage
Covers genral infomration about wate conservation, free downloadable publications and links

Watersaver.org
Denver Water's water conservation website. Good general information no matter where you live.