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Many countries have water conservation techniques in place. The United States has lagged behind in the area of water conservation, but recently many local governments have encouraged water conservation methods. Which method is NOT a way to conserve water? A) low-flow toilets B) water reclamation tanks C) not fixing leaky faucets and pipes D) odd and even day lawn watering schedules

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I'd say C because a lot of water wastage come from broken faucets/pipes.
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Answer: C). not fixing leaky faucets and pipes.

Step-by-step explanation:

Water is a necessary ingredient that is required by all living beings in the world. Due to increase in population of humans all over the world the demand for water is also increasing. As a result of this the concentration of water in water bodies depeleting. Therefore, special initiatives should be taken to conserve water.

Among the options given, not fixing leaky faucets and pipes is the correct option. This is because of the fact that leaky faucets and pipes may lead to the loss of useable freshwater. This is against conservation of water.

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