TITLE

Water efficiency

AUTHOR(S)

Stone, Laurie; Weiss, Johnny

PUB. DATE

April 1995

SOURCE

Mother Earth News;Apr/May95, Issue 149, p20

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Provides tips on water conservation. Includes the use of washing machines; Irrigation of lawns; Water use attributed to leaky toilets; Conservation of water for showers; Breakdown of water consumption in an American home.

ACCESSION #

9503234136

 

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