Water Saving Tips

1: Fill Bathtub Halfway or Less: Filling up your bathtub halfway or less can save 12 gallons of water per bath.

2: Fix Leaks: Fixing leaks can save 110 gallons of water each month.

3: Install Aerators: Installing aerators can save 1.2 gallons per person per day.

4: Install High-Efficiency Toilets: Installing high-efficiency toilets can save 19 gallons per person each day.

5: Don't use the toilet as an ashtray or wastebasket: Every time you flush facial tissue or other small bit of trash, five to seven gallons of water are wasted.

6: Recycle Indoor Water and Irrigate Your Garden: Recycling indoor water to use outdoors can cut water use by 30%.

7: Take 5-minute Showers: Keeping showers under 5 minutes can save 12.5 gallons per shower when using a water-efficient showerhead.

8: Turn Off Water When Brushing Teeth Or Shaving: Saves 10 gallons per person per day.

9: Wash Full Loads of Clothes and Dishes: Washer: saves 15–45 gallons per load. Dishwasher: saves 5–15 gallons per load.

10: Reduce Food Waste: It takes a lot of water to produce our cereal, fruit and other food. More than half of the millions of tons of food and drink our households throw out every year could be eaten. So plan a week’s menu and go shopping with a list. Check use-by dates so you don’t suddenly have to throw stuff out. Use leftovers to create new meals. This will help you waste less food – and save the average household over $500 a year.