Page 16 August 30 , 2012 TORRANCE TRIBUNE Beat the Heat with Water Conservation, Home Safety Advice (ARA) - The peak water usage season, high temperatures and widespread drought. water as they do the rest of the year. More machine, you can shut off the machine’s which usually begins in late July or early During the warmer months, the average time outdoors translates into more sweat and water supply. August, arrived early this year with record American uses about four times as much dirt, which leads to taking more frequent 7. When traveling, install a rain shut- showers and washing additional loads of off device on your automatic sprinklers to laundry. Meanwhile, outside, fighting heat eliminate unnecessary watering. Another and lack of rain requires heavy lawn and useful device is a flood detector that works garden watering. like a smoke detector, setting off an alarm All of the increased activity adds up. to warn your house-sitter of a potential Fortunately, the plumbing experts at Roto- flood or leak. Rooter recommend a list of water safety and 8. Make sure that yard drains, gutters and conservation tips to beat the heat. downspouts are cleaned out, open and free 1. Check the temperature setting on your of debris. water heater. It should be set no higher than 9. Beware of standing water. Excess water 125 degrees to prevent scalding and reduce can result from leaky or broken pipes or a energy use. Summer is a good time to turn damaged sewer line. Standing water is not the temperature down, especially when away healthy for children or pets, and is a breeding on vacation to save on energy costs. ground for insects and germs. Inspect the yard 2. Replacing an old showerhead can save for areas that are too wet and with unusual up to 7.5 gallons of water per minute without plant or grass growth. sacrificing water pressure. Also, try cleaning 10. If your region is experiencing or mineral deposits from the showerhead by anticipating drought, schedule a pipe and unscrewing it, soaking it in vinegar overnight drain inspection. Extended periods of very and then gently scrubbing with a toothbrush dry ground can cause strain on pipes resulting to remove deposits. in cracks. This can create a very serious and 3. To maximize efficiency with each load expensive problem for homeowners, so it is of laundry, check washing machine hoses best to get in front of it with an inspection. • for rupture. Turn valves on and off to check for leaks. 4. Water should flow freely from outdoor faucets when watering the lawn, washing the “Ninety percent of all car or filling the pool. millionaires become so through 5. 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