ANDERSON, SC - There are a number of ways to save water, and they all start with you. The City of Anderson and Electric City Utilities offers these water-saving tips. Check back every week for more ways to conserve water and possibly save money. For additional information or for a complete list of water conservation tips contact the City of Anderson/Electric City Utilities Water Operations Department at (864) 231-5230:

• Remember to weed your lawn and garden regularly. Weeds compete with other plants for nutrients, light, and water.
• Use a hose shut-off nozzle and stop the flow of water while you wash your car and save more than 100 gallons.
• Wash your produce in the sink or a pan that is partially filled with water instead of running water from the tap.
• When you are washing your hands, don't let the water run while you lather.
• Put food coloring in your toilet tank. If it seeps into the toilet bowl, you have a leak. It's easy to fix, and you can save more than 600 gallons a month per leak.
• Listen for dripping faucets and toilets that leak. Fixing a leak can save 500 gallons each month.
• Click this link for a complete list of Ways to Save Water. This list and other useful information can be found on the City's Utility Website. Please forward these tips to family and friends.