<h1>Outdoor Water Use</h1>
<p><img alt="sprinkler watering the sidewalk" height="136" src="/sites/default/files/images/image.jpg" style="margin: 2px 7px; float: left" width="184" />How many times have you seen a sidewalk hosed off instead of swept, a sprinkler&#39;s water hitting the pavement instead of the lawn, or a hose left running while a car is being washed?</p>
<p>Unfortunately, these are all&ndash;too&ndash;common examples of summer water use and water waste. &nbsp;The good news is that these bad habits can be easily changed into positive actions that can save water and money - simple steps that can make a big difference in using our water resources more efficiently.</p>
<p>Check out the <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/outdoor-water-conservation-tips" title="conservation tips page">outdoor water conservation tips</a>&nbsp;and the rest of our&nbsp;<a href="http://conserveh2o.org/" title="conserveh2o.org homepage">site</a>&nbsp;to learn how you could save hundreds to thousands of gallons of water this summer.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2 style="font-size: 1.5em">Other water conservation resources:</h2>
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	<li><a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/watercalculator/quiz/start">Water calculator</a>&nbsp;- See how your water use compares to others in the Portland metro area.</li>
	<li><a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/how-to-videos-water-conservation">&quot;How to&quot; water conservation videos</a>&nbsp;- Get step-by-step instructions and tips to save you water indoors and out.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/waterwise-plant-slideshows">Waterwise plant&nbsp;slideshow</a>&nbsp;- View captivating plant combinations that require little or no supplemental water.</li>
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