Saving Water At Home

Indoor water saving tips

Some effective ways to save on indoor water use:

Purchase a front-load washing machine that uses 40% less water.
Don’t let water run while shaving, brushing teeth or rinsing dishes.
When you are washing your hands, don’t let the water run while you lather.
Listen for dripping faucets and toilets that flush themselves. Fixing a leak can potentially save hundreds of gallons each month.
Check your toilet for leaks.
Learn how to read your water meter.
Prevent and report water waste.
Run the dishwasher and clothes washer with full loads only.

Some effective ways to save on outdoor water use:

Water between midnight and 6:00 am to reduce water loss from evaporation and wind. Water your lawn and garden in 2 short cycles rather than one long one. Watering to a depth of 4 to 6” will encourage deeper healthier roots and allow the plants to go without water for longer periods of time.
Target your water use in your garden by hand watering exactly in the spots that need it.
Inspect and tune-up your sprinkler system monthly. Adjust your sprinkler heads to prevent water draining off your lawn and down the gutter. Reduce sprinkler run-time, and don’t be a gutter flooder.
Use a broom, not a hose, to clean your driveway, deck or patio. Washing a sidewalk or driveway with a hose uses about 50 gallons of water every 5 minutes.
Your water meter is an important conservation tool. It not only measures the amount of water you use, but can also tell you if there is a leak in your plumbing.
Use a bucket and a hose with an automatic shut-off nozzle when you wash the car, or take your car to a carwash that recycles. Save water by extending the time between car washes.
Cover pools and hot-tubs to reduce evaporation.