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Wash only full loads in your washing machine, or adjust the water
level to reflect the size of the load.
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Pay attention to your water bill and become familiar with your
water meter—use them to track your water use and detect leaks.
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Purchase appliances that offer water- and energy-efficient cycle
options.
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Fix leaky plumbing fixtures, faucets and appliances in the house.
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Show children how to turn off the faucets completely after each
use.
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Install aerators on every faucet. This could save you as much as 1
gallon every minute you use them.
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Be aware! Listen for drips and leaks around the house.
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Switch to an ultra low-flow showerhead. This could save you as
much as 2.5 gallons every minute you shower.
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Take shorter showers—try to keep it under 5 minutes.
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Install ultra-low-flush toilets or place a plastic bottle filled
with water or sand in your toilet tank to reduce the amount of
water used in each flush.
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When taking a bath, start filling the tub with the drain already
plugged instead of waiting first for the water to get warm. Adjust
the temperature as the tubs begins to fill.
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Turn the faucet off while you shave, brush your teeth and lather
up your hands.
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Don’t use the toilet as a garbage can. Place a trash can next to
the toilet and use it instead.
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Buy an electric razor or fill the sink with a little water to
rinse your razor, instead of rinsing in running water.
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Take a short shower instead of a bath. While a five minute shower
uses a 12 to 25 gallons, a full tub requires about 70 gallons.
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If you wash dishes by hand, fill one half of the sink with soapy
water and the other with clean water instead of letting the water
run.
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Place a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of letting
the tap run to get a cool drink.
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Water your houseplants with water saved from washing your fruits
and vegetables, waiting for the water to warm up, or even when you
clean your fish tank!
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Select one glass to use for drinking each day. If you do this,
your dishwasher will take longer to fill up and it will not need
to be run as frequently.
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Thaw foods in the refrigerator instead of using running water.
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Let your pots and pans soak instead of letting the water run while
you clean them.
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