Helpful Tips to Conserve Water

Kitchen

Run the dishwasher only when full.
Install a water- and energy-efficient dishwasher.
Dishwashers typically use less water than washing dishes by hand.
Install aerators on the kitchen faucet to reduce flows.
Washing dishes by hand? Don’t let the water run. Fill one basin with wash water and the other with rinse water.

Need to defrost Food? Defrost in the refrigerator – Do not use running water.
Keep a pitcher of drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap.
Did you drop a ice cube on the floor? Put in a house plant instead of throwing it away.
Cook food in as little water as possible. This also helps it retain more nutrients.
Select the proper pan size for cooking. Large pans may require more cooking water than necessary.

Bathroom

Install low-flow showerheads
Take five-minute showers instead of 10-minute showers.
Take a five-minute shower instead of a bath
Install aerators on bathroom faucets
Turn water off when brushing teeth or shaving
Install a high-efficiency toilet
Put food coloring in your toilet tank to check for leaks. If it seeps into the bowl without flushing, there is a leak.
Consider buying a dual-flush toilet. It has two flush options: a half-flush for liquid waste and a full flush for solid waste.
When washing your hands, turn the water off while you lather.