Saving Water

10 EASY WATER CONSERVATION TIPS
1 Water your yard thoroughly, but only as needed usually no more than 1 inch, once a week.

2 Use drip irrigation for plants and gardens, and water early in the morning to minimize evaporation.

3 Collect rainwater for landscape use it is great for the plants, and can save you water and money.

4 Install aerators to cut in half the amount of water used by each faucet.

5 Fix faucet leaks, which can waste up to 3,000 gallons of water a year.

6 Install water-efficient plumbing fixtures to reduce water consumption by 25% to 60% and save energy.

7 Check your toilet by using a leak-detection dye tablet. Leaks can waste up to 200 gallons of water a day.

8 Replace older toilets with water-efficient models and save up to 4,000 gallons of water a year.

9 Wash only full loads of laundry an average household can save more than 3,400 gallons of water each year.

10 Invest in an Energy Star-qualified clothes washer, which typically uses 50% less water and 37% less energy per load.