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5 Ways to Reduce Water Usage in the Residence Halls

October 31, 2017 by Courtney Cooper

It's easy to forget how much water you're using in the Residence Halls. After a long day, one of the best feelings is to take a long hot shower. On days where you're in a hurry, you may forget to turn the water off while brushing your teeth. Or maybe you're constantly traveling back and forth from your room to the water fountain filling up your water bottles. The focus for … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Reduce Water Usage in the Residence Halls

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