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Water-wise tip: Drink tap water – and save

Making plastic water bottles takes a lot of water, too. Save water and money by skipping the bottle and sticking to the tap.
Making plastic water bottles takes a lot of water, too. Save water and money by skipping the bottle and sticking to the tap. Bigstock

This is part of a weekly feature in Home & Garden, highlighting ways residents can save water.

▪  Drink tap water, not bottled.

According to industry estimates, it takes 1.5 gallons to manufacture a single plastic water bottle (not counting its contents). Save that water (and energy) by drinking tap water. Use a filter pitcher (such as Brita or Camelbak), if desired, to improve taste. More potential savings: Keep that water in the refrigerator. That way, it’s cold when you want it – and you don’t have to run the tap while waiting for cold water.

For more tips, visit www.bewatersmart.info. For the latest news and information on the California drought, click on: sacbee.com/news/state/california/water-and-drought.

Debbie Arrington

This story was originally published April 10, 2015 at 5:00 PM with the headline "Water-wise tip: Drink tap water – and save."

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