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A fill cycle diverter is a simple device that costs under a dollar and can be found at most hardware stores. It is designed to divert overflow water back to the toilet tank during the fill cycle, and will save approximately 1/2 gallon of water or 10% per flush. This can add up to … [Read more...] about Save 1/2 gallon per flush by installing a fill cycle diverter in each toilet

A toilet flapper is a simple, inexpensive device that can be found at any hardware store. Adjustable toilet flappers let you control the amount of water that flows through a toilet on each flush and can reduce water used by up to three gallons per flush. This will add up to … [Read more...] about Install an adjustable toilet flapper, and replace them once per year to save water

Keeping the water running while shaving uses unnecessary gallons of water. Instead, fill a small basin with water and dip the razor in while shaving.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Don’t run the water while shaving

When no water source is currently in use, head outside and check the water meter. Write down the current number on the meter. Go out for a few hours, then come back and recheck the meter. If the number has changed, there's a leak somewhere in the house.A LOZO expert posted this … [Read more...] about Use the water meter to check for secret leaks

Garbage disposals use energy to run, and a lot of water, too. If you must, throw away your scraps in the garbage instead. A better option is to use scrap foods to make compost, which is great for fertilizing the garden and great for the environment, too.A LOZO expert posted this … [Read more...] about Garbage disposals are energy and water wasters