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Alternate ways to save water?

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1. Use Astro-Turf

   
   Eric — October 15, 2007 @ 9:24 am

2. If it’s yellow, let it mellow. If it’s brown, flush it down!

   
   Scott — October 15, 2007 @ 9:59 am

3. I’ve heard about systems that keep “dirty” water (e.g. water from washing hands, I guess possibly doing dishes, etc.) and let you use just that for watering gardens/yard/etc.

   Eh.. we just didn’t water the yard AT ALL. I really wonder what is expected to be the thing that is the biggest water user? Watering the yard/gardens?

   Lastly, I wonder how they will monitor the regulations?

   
   Chris Harmon — October 15, 2007 @ 10:04 am

4. Think I’ll build a Japanese garden with raked sand and gravel.

   
   Kory — October 15, 2007 @ 10:19 am

5. Rainbarrels and permeable pavers, people.

   
   Scott Burger — October 15, 2007 @ 4:21 pm

6. Scott, any suggestions re: where to get rain barrels?

   
   Brenda — October 16, 2007 @ 11:41 am

7. I am partial to this one, though it is a bit pricey:

   http://rainsaverusa.com/

   Many localities offer subsidized rain barrel programs:

   Rain Barrel Workshop
   Conserve precious groundwater and electricity by capturing rain water. The Build Your Own Rain Barrel workshop costs $35 for one barrel or $60 for two barrels, including all necessary hardware. Participants will also receive a box lunch. Reserve your barrel(s) by calling Stephanie DeNicola at (540) 825-8591. Sponsored by the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District and Virginia Cooperative Extension.

   
   Scott Burger — October 17, 2007 @ 6:45 pm

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