Water Conservation Quiz

Where are three places where you use water all the time?

• Living room, bedroom, garage

• Kitchen, bathroom, laundry room

• Garden, backyard, front yard

• Attic, basement, patio

What should you do to save water in the kitchen and bathroom?

• Let the water run all the time

• Fill up the whole sink when washing dishes

• Keep the tap open while not using water

• Use water only when needed

How can you check for leaks in your toilet?

• Use a hammer to check for cracks

• Shake the toilet to see if water leaks out

• Put food coloring in the tank

• Listen for a hissing sound

What could be a simple fix for leaks in the faucet?

• Change the sink faucet

• Install a new shower head

• Replace washers within the faucet

• Replace the toilet seat

What is a more efficient way to wash dishes by hand?

• Fill up the whole sink with water

• Use a couple of containers for washing and rinsing

• Use a dishwasher for every dish

• Wash dishes under running water

What type of diet is good for saving water?

• Balanced diet

• Higher vegetable diet, lower meat diet

• High meat diet

• Low vegetable diet

What should you do with stressed perennials in the garden?

• Prune them heavily

• Remove them from the garden

• Leave them and they'll come back next

• Water them every day

What is a good practice for using dishwashers to save water?

• Use older dishwashers for efficiency

• Don't run them until they're full

• Use them only for washing, not for rinsing

• Run them even when they're not full