Water Conservation

Conservation Tips

There are a number of ways to save water. Every drop counts.

When washing dishes by hand, don't let the water run while rinsing. Fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water.
Check your sprinkler system frequently and adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house, sidewalk, or street.
Run your washing machine and dishwasher only when they are full.
Use the garbage disposal sparingly.
If your shower can fill a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, then replace it with a water-efficient showerhead.
Check for leaky faucets indoors and outdoors.
Time your showers for under 5 minutes.
Install low-volume toilets.
Check toilets to make sure after tank fills, water does not continue to run.
Put food coloring in your toilet tank. If it seeps into the toilet bowl, you have a leak.
Don't use running water to thaw food.
When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of load.
Soak your pots and pans instead of letting the water run while scraping them.
Turning off the water while brushing your teeth saves 4 gallons a minute.
When washing hands, don't let the water run while you lather.