Between draughts in the Southeast and millions of people moving to the Southwest where water is already at a premium, there is not doubt in my mind that water will be the next great battleground. As concerned as we are about oil, consider a world with a shortage of water and what that means. I read a book called “Every Drop for Sale” It offers great inside into this crisis. Draughts come and go, but living in deserts and not just in the US will require care in how we use water. Those living in the northern states or Canada seem to have an endless supply of water but it is an emerging issue (practical and political) and there are things we can do to use it more efficiently.

Here are a few tips involving water:

1) If you have an older toilet , you can put a brick in the tank and it displaces water and you use less. Today’s toilets are set for more efficient use but if you have an oldie, it may not be a goodie.

2) Here is a good habit to start. Scrape dishes vs rinsing them before placing in the dishwasher. Only run the dishwasher when complete;y full. And, use the energy-saving drying feature or catch it before it dries - let it air dry.

3) Water your lawn or garden in the evening. This helps minimize evaporation and allows the water to soak the ground. Let the water run slowly so it will be fully absorbed.

4) Sweep your driveway vs. “hosing it down”. Both accomplish the same results with no loss of water.

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