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Capturing Water From Dehumidifiers And Air Conditioners

I water my potted plants from the water I get from running the dehumidifier, which is more than you would think.

Sharon Self

I run a dehumidifier in my damp basement and empty it everyday--a little on each plant!

Cindy

I use the water from my air condition (window unit) that drips out to water my plants and fill the bird bath.

Louis

Recent Rain Totals

Rain Totals Around The Charlotte Region

Rain So Far This Month (Avg. February rain in Charlotte = 3.3")

Albemarle:1.16"
Boone:1.73"
Casar:1.29”
Charlotte:1.18"
Concord:1.56"
Grandfather: 1.79”
Hickory:1.01"
Jefferson: 1.11"
Lenoir:2.70”
Lincolnton:1.01”
Monroe:0.82"
Morganton: 1.04”
Mt. Holly: 1.03”
Rhodhiss:0.59”
Salisbury:1.01”
Statesville: 1.14”

Chester, SC: 1.75”
Chesterfield, SC: 0.79”
Fort Mill, SC: 1.99”
Rock Hill, SC:1.59”

Drought status as of February 23

Metro: Moderate

Mountains: Severe

Midlands: None

Foothills: Moderate

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