Water Conservation

Cutting back on water use is good for your septic tank, good for Lake George and good for the environment. Following are some great ways to do this.

• Low-flush toilets (1 gallon)
• No-flush composting toilets (they are odor free!) The LGA office maintains a composting toilet- stop by our office if you would like to learn more about it!
• Fillers in the toilet tank (A water filled plastic bottle works nicely) Do not use bricks or stones that could damage your toilet.
• Faucet aerators reduce the amount of water flowing from the faucet and down the drain.
• Flow-reducing showerheads can reduce water consumption by 75%.
• Leak detection and repair -Make sure you check for leaks and have any problems repaired quickly.
• Read appliance manuals for tips on saving water. (Run full loads, use less detergent, etc. Front-loading washing machines use much less water than top loading machines. )