Ten Tips to Conserve Water
Water Conservation starts at home. Bathrooms consume as much as 50% of your total water use in the home. Targeting these areas can make a quick impact on water conservation and your monthly utility bills. Here are a few quick ways to begin conserving water in your home.
- Replace old shower heads with conservation low flow shower heads.
- Fix leaky faucets. One drop per second can use 2,700 gallons annually.
- Wait for full laundry loads. Running only full loads of laundry can really contribute to water conservation, saving 200-800 gallons per month.
- Replace worn toilet flappers. Check for leaky toilets by putting a drop of food coloring into the tank, if it seeps into the toilet, you have leak.
- Take your time defrosting your food and use the fridge verses soaking in water.
- Turn off the water while brushing your teeth. A family of four can save 200 gallons per week.
- Install water conservation aerators on all of your faucets.
- Save water while shaving. Fill the sink half way and then rinse your razor verses leaving the water running. This could save 300 gallons per month.
- Turn the shower off while soaping up.
- Clean walkways and driveways with a broom instead of using the hose.