It’s always important to be conscious of water use, but even more so now that our damp weather is just about over. All the water that goes down the drain, clean or dirty, ends up mixing with raw sewage, getting contaminated, and meeting the same fate. Try to stay aware of this precious resource disappearing and turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving and always wash laundry and dishes with full loads. When washing dishes by hand, fill up the sink and turn off the water. Take shorter showers. To put things in perspective, take a quick look at your next water bill when it arrives. See if you can make this number go down.