Alabama Water Quality Information System

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	1.-		Are there places in the U.S. where municipal landscaping codes restrict the size of grassed areas allowed in residential yards?


	2.-		Can installation of 1.6 gallon gravity-flush toilets in old houses cause clogs and backups in the plumbing system?


	3.-		Can the way one waters a new lawn of placed sod affect its growth and survival?


	4.-		Do rounded-bowl 1.6 gallon gravity-flush toilets work better than those with elongated or eliptical bowls?


	5.-		Do the one-piece 1.6 gallon gravity-flush toilets work better than the two-piece models?


	6.-		Do voluntary water restrictions during times of drought have much impact on conserving water?


	7.-		How can grey water recycling reduce fresh water use?


	8.-		How can I tell if my swimming pool is leaking or just losing water due to evaporation losses?


	9.-		How can overusing water result in failed or failing onsite disposal systems?


	10.-		How do I determine whether my toilet is leaking and how do I fix it?


	11.-		How do power-assist low volume 1.6 gallons per flush toilets work?


	12.-		How long can a swimming pool go without draining and refilling?


	13.-		How many toilets leak and how much water can leaking toilets waste?


	14.-		How much can I save on water bills by incorporating Xeriscape principles?


	15.-		How much can regular use of a swimming pool cover reduce evaporation losses from a pool?


	16.-		How much of the indoor water use in a typical household in the United States goes to toilet flushing?


	17.-		How much water does the average household flush down toilets each day?


	18.-		I believe I can switch to a water conserving shower head. How do I measure how fast my shower is using water?


	19.-		I have been advised to periodically flush my plumbing system to pervent water quality problems in the home, such as lead, red water, sand in the system, and so forth. Doesn't this waste water?


	20.-		I know landscape irrigation is the greatest outdoor water use, so how should I water my lawn to avoid wasting water?


	21.-		I leave the water running while I'm brushing my teeth. Does that waste much water?


	22.-		If I am not satisfied with the way my 1.6 gallon toilets flush can I buy more expensive versions that work better?


	23.-		If I use Xeriscape principles, how often should I fertilize?


	24.-		Is variable rate irrigation (VRI) and precision irrigation the same thing?


	25.-		Is Xeriscape using native plants?


	26.-		Isn't Xeriscape all cactii and rocks?


	27.-		Of all the water that is treated to meet mandated drinking water standards in the U.S. how much is actually used for that purpose?


	28.-		Other than the requirement for 1.6 gallon toilets, what other water saving devices were mandated as part of the Energy Policy Act of 1992?


	29.-		Should I bother to fix a slow drip from one of my faucets?


	30.-		Should I put a brick in my toilet tank to conserve water?

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This website was developed by the ACES Water Quality Team, under the leadership of Dr. James E. Hairston. It is funded, in part, by USDA-CSREES water quality grant support under Section 406 of the Agricultural Research, Extension and Education Reform Act of 1998.