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Find and Fix Leaks - Spring is a great time to check your pipes, hoses, faucets, and sprinklers for leaks, as even small drips can waste a lot of water. Check your water bill to look for increased usage... it may be a leak!
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Water early or late - Don't water between the hours of 1 and 7, as watering the lawn and garden in the early morning or evening allows the water to infiltrate and not evaporate in the heat of day.
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An inch a week - Lawns only need about one inch of water each week, including rain, to stay green.
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Stop puddling - Don't apply water more rapidly than the soil can absorb it.
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Don't water hard surfaces - Avoid watering streets, sidewalks, and driveways.
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Be a drip - Install a drip irrigation system or use a soaker hose to give your plants' roots a slow, steady supply of water.
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Pick the right plant - Use native perennials, shrubs, and trees when landscaping your yard. Native plants require less water in general than other varieties.
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Sweep it away - Use a broom rather than a hose to clean driveways, walkways, and sidewalks.
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Clean your car wisely - Use a hose with a shut-off nozzle to wash the car and save up to 100 gallons every time you do.
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Find and Fix Leaks.
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Install a faucet aerator in your kitchen.
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Don't use an in-sink garbage disposal.
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Run your clothes washer only when it's full, or use the proper water level or load size selection on your clothes washer.
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Turn off the faucet while you are shaving or brushing your teeth, and save several gallons per minute.
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Take shorter showers. Turn off the water when you're shampooing and lathering up, and turn it back on to rinse. Shortening your showers by two minutes can save up to 150 gallons per month.
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Install a low-flow showerhead. They are inexpensive and easy to install, and may save a family of four up to 3,000 gallons per month.
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Flush the toilet only when necessary. Every time you flush you use 1.6 or more gallons of water.
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Check your toilet for leaks. Fixing a leaky toilet can save up to 1,000 gallons of water each MONTH.
