<!-- TEST: not login page --><div class="tabs"><div><br /></div></div><div id="node-217"><div class="content newsletter"><div id="node-147"><div class="content newsletter"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="640" align="center"><tbody><tr><td colspan="5">&nbsp;<img src="/sites/default/files/resources/rwpc_resources/winter_header_2010.jpg" alt="winter header" width="620" height="179" /></td></tr><tr><td width="15"><p class="p">&nbsp;</p></td><td width="340" valign="top"><h1 style="text-align: left;">Let your dishwasher do the work</h1><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/content/dishwasher" title="dishwasher info"><img style="float: left;" src="/sites/default/files/images/dishwasher.jpg" alt="dishwasher" width="227" height="141" /></a></h1><p style="text-align: left;">Save time, water, and energy this holiday season by using your dishwasher rather than washing dishes by hand.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The average <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/content/dishwasher" title="dishwasher info">dishwasher</a> uses about 10 gallons or less per load.&nbsp; Many kitchen faucets will&nbsp;use the same amount of water by running&nbsp;for just four minutes!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/indoors/indoorconservation" title="conservation tips">Learn</a>&nbsp;more ways to save water this holiday season and throughout the year.</p><h1 style="text-align: left;">Find &amp; fix those leaks</h1><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/content/leaks" title="info on leaks"><img style="float: left;" src="/sites/default/files/images/faucet.jpg" alt="faucet" width="227" height="161" /></a>Even small <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/content/leaks" title="info on detecting leaks">leaks</a> can waste&nbsp;hundreds to thousands of gallons of water per month.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Here are two places to check for common household leaks:</strong></p><ol><li><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Toilets - </strong>Annually testing your <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/content/toilet-leaks">toilets</a> for leaks by using dye tablets or food coloring is key to quickly detecting and repairing leaky toilets. &nbsp;Many toilet leaks can be fixed by a do-it-yourself plumber, and repair parts are relatively inexpensive to purchase ($5-20).&nbsp;<br /><br /></div></li><li><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Leaky faucets</strong> are often caused by faulty washers that don’t allow your <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/content/faucets" title="link to info on faucets">faucet</a> to shut off completely. Replacing faulty washers is an easy and inexpensive (less than $1) way to save water and money.</div></li></ol><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br />Looking for more ways to save water and money?</h1><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="/sites/default/files/resources/rwpc_resources/Brochure_Residential.pdf" title="link to brochure"><img style="float: left;" src="/sites/default/files/resources/rwpc_resources/homeowner.jpg" alt="brochure" width="58" height="126" /></a>Be sure to check out our new <a href="/sites/default/files/resources/rwpc_resources/Brochure_Residential.pdf" title="link to brochure">brochure</a> which shows some simple and cost effective changes that can reduce your water use while at the same time save you&nbsp;money, time, and energy.&nbsp;</p></td><td width="30" valign="top" background="http://www.conserveh2o.org/images/news/1007/line_divider.gif">&nbsp;</td><td width="240" valign="top"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="240"><tbody><tr><td><img src="/images/news/1007/upcomingevents.gif" alt="Upcoming Events" width="240" height="25" /></td></tr><tr><td><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" bordercolor="#c57913"><tbody><tr><td width="10" background="http://www.conserveh2o.org/images/news/1007/border_left_orange.gif">&nbsp;</td><td><p class="h3" style="padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><strong>Yard Garden &amp; Patio Show&nbsp;- </strong>Be sure to stop by our booth and pick up a copy of our beautiful Water Efficient Plant Guide and other resources that will help your garden thrive this summer. See you at the <a href="http://ygpshow.com/" title="Yard Garden and Patio Show">show</a>&nbsp;- February 18-20, 2011!</p><p class="h3" style="padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;">&nbsp;</p><p class="h3" style="padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><strong>Water Lean, Grow Green. Workshop</strong> Learn about best management practices of waterwise landscaping and network with other landscape professionals. <a href="/sites/default/files/resources/rwpc_resources/Flyer_reg.pdf" title="workshop flyer and registration">FREE</a> - March 9, 2011.</p></td><td width="10" background="http://www.conserveh2o.org/images/news/1007/border_right_orange.gif">&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/images/news/1007/border_bottom_orange.gif" alt="" width="240" height="15" /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="margin-bottom: 0;">&nbsp;</p><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="240"><tbody><tr><td><img src="/images/news/1007/conservationtips_box.gif" alt="Conservation Tips" width="240" height="25" /></td></tr><tr><td><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" bordercolor="#c57913"><tbody><tr><td width="10" background="http://www.conserveh2o.org/images/news/1007/border_left_blue.gif">&nbsp;</td><td class="h3" style="margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0;"><p>As the weather turns colder, it’s good to know how to turn the water to your house off because there is an increased chance of water pipes freezing or bursting.</p><p>If a pipe bursts in your home, knowing the location of the <a href="/sites/default/files/resources/rwpc_resources/Shutoff_valve.pdf" title="link to shut off valve info">water shut-off valve</a> can protect your property and save water. <br />&nbsp;<br />The location of the shut-off valve varies from home to home.&nbsp; Common locations include the basement, the garage or crawl space, and even outside your home near the foundation.&nbsp; Some homes do not have a water shut-off valve.<br />&nbsp;<br />If you cannot locate your water shut-off valve or if it appears to be stuck we recommend checking with a plumber.</p><p>Find more winterizing tips <a href="/sites/default/files/resources/rwpc_resources/WINTER_TIPS.pdf" title="winter tips">here</a>.</p></td><td width="10" background="http://www.conserveh2o.org/images/news/1007/border_right_blue.gif">&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/images/news/1007/border_bottom_blue.gif" alt="" width="240" height="15" /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><a href="/about"><img src="/images/news/1007/hl_rwpc.gif" alt="Regional Water Providers Consortium" width="225" height="70" /></a><br /><span class="p"><a href="/about">The Consortium</a> provides planning and management support for the Portland metro region's municipal water supplies. <a href="mailto:RWPCinfo@portlandoregon.gov">Contact us</a>.</span></p></td><td width="15">&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5"><img src="/images/news/1007/footer.gif" alt="Serving the greater Portland Metro Area since 1997" width="640" height="33" /></td></tr><tr><td colspan="5"><h4 class="h4" style="text-align: center;">Copyright 2010. 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