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<p><img alt="sprinkler watering the sidewalk" height="136" src="/sites/default/files/images/image.jpg" style="margin: 2px; float: left" width="184" />How many times have you seen a sidewalk hosed off instead of swept, a sprinkler hitting 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 our water <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/outdoor-water-conservation-tips" title="conservation tips page">conservation tips</a> and the rest of our <a href="http://conserveh2o.org/" title="conserveh2o.org homepage">site</a> to learn how you could save hundreds to thousands of gallons of water this summer.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2>Other resources:</h2>
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	<li>Water savings <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/watercalculator/quiz/start">calculator</a> - See how your water use compares to others in the Portland metro area.</li>
	<li>&quot;How to&quot;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/how-to-videos-water-conservation">videos</a> - Get step-by-step instructions and tips to save you water indoors and out.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Waterwise Plant&nbsp;<a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/waterwise-plant-slideshows">slideshow</a> - View captivating plant combinations that require little or no supplemental water.</li>
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