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My city is in the middle of the worst drought in recorded history. My showers are typically under 2 minutes and I have to shower with a bucket to catch otherwise wasted water to use to flush the toilet. I also shut the water down when I am wet enough so I can scrub myself without having unneeded water flowing then start it back up to rinse.

Plus, water is damn expensive!

Who here really has the time to stand, think and waste in the shower?

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[-] Binette@lemmy.ml 2 points 5 months ago

One way to avoid wasting water is to turn off the water while scrubbing. Only use it to rince yourself before putting on soap or to get rid of soap!

[-] fruitycoder@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 months ago

I have both a shut off near the mixer and on the handle and I love it.

[-] Gnugit@aussie.zone 2 points 5 months ago

Now that would be great!

[-] TwanHE@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

Water isn't that expensive right? Heating the water is what makes it expensive.

[-] kratoz29@lemm.ee 3 points 5 months ago

Is not about the cost...

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[-] thorbot@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

I’m the problem. I take 30 min+ showers. It’s my best place to cry and think about my life.

[-] BaldManGoomba@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

Maybe true but water is essentially free around here apartment doesn't charge we have plenty of water. 30 min showers are minimum for me

[-] Gnugit@aussie.zone 1 points 4 months ago

30mins!? Surely you are much faster being bald and all.

[-] BaldManGoomba@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

I do the I don't want to shower then when i am in I never want to leave.

Not going for speed but love the rain pouring over me and feeling warm without being sweaty and uncomfortable.

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