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As drought conditions persist in Kern County, many\u00a0businesses are\u00a0starting to enact\u00a0water conservation efforts. Although many agriculture and energy companies are doing their part to conserve,\u00a0solving the draught issue\u00a0truly starts within every single household making a small change in consumption. Surprisingly, there are many easy ways to help save water that will not dramatically change your current lifestyle.\u00a0Doing full loads of laundry using cold water rather than smaller loads is one way to start, as well as cutting your shower short by a few minutes. Small changes can really add up to a large amount of water being saved.<\/span><\/p>\n Additionally, Southern Gas Company is helping their customers conserve resources by providing free Energy Efficient Starter Kits. The kits include three faucet aerators and a low flow shower head that help to save water in an efficient way. Overall, the company has reported a 25% decrease in water use because of their efforts. Even if you are not a Southern Gas Company customer, you may purchase the aerators and low flow shower heads at a reasonable price at any local hardware store. <\/span><\/p>\n