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Think you know everything about water waste and conservation? Take this quick quiz to see how you measure up:
If I reduce my morning shower by one minute, I can save:
a. 32 gallons a month
b. 74 gallons a month
c. 91 gallons a month
d. One minute won’t do anything.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities will take your current showerhead and give you a low-flow showerhead for free.
True
False
A faucet leaking two tablespoons a minute adds up to:
a. 87 gallons of wasted water each week
b. 48 gallons of wasted water each week
c. 2 gallons of wasted water each week
d. 105 gallons of wasted water each week
In a single-family home, which of the following is responsible for using the most water?:
a. Baths
b. Toilets
c. Showers
d. Clothes washers
I’ll get hot water faster if I insulate my water pipes.
a. True
b. False
To check if my toilet is leaking, I should:
a. Turn off the lights and listen for a high-pitched squeal
b. Put food coloring in the tank, then check the bowl after 30 minutes
c. Lift and lower the seat several times
d. Call a relative with ESP
Which of these groups accounts for the highest water usage:
a. Residents
b. Industries
c. Water Park Owners
d. Street Cleaners
A low-flush toilet uses:
a. 9.2 gallons per flush
b. 4.7 gallons per flush
c. 0 gallons per flush
d. 1.6 gallons per flush
My water bill doesn’t show how many gallons of water I use each month.
a. True
b. False
I should water my houseplants with:
a. Ginger Ale
b. Cola
c. Orange Juice
d. Water I’ve already collected and used to wash vegetables
Click here to grade yourself with the Water Use Report Card.
