A continuous leak wastes an amazing amount of water. Check out this chart!

Drinking water

• Cool drinking water in refrigerator or with ice, not by running tap
• Use leftover drinking water for pets or to water plants

Kitchen

• Use a vegetable brush to speed cleaning food
• Spray water in short bursts
• Faucet aerators cut water consumption
• Don't use running water to defrost food. Plan ahead to defrost overnight in the refrigerator, use a microwave or put wrapped food in a bowl of cold water
• Limit dishwasher use to full loads
• Use a rubber spatula to scrape dishes clean to limit pre-rinse

Bathroom

• Don't let the water run while you brush your teeth
• An electric shaver saves the most
• Filling the tub uses about 50 gallons of water - try bathing in just 10 gallons
• Plug the bathtub and start the hot water; wait to add cold water until the water in the tub has reached the right temperature
• When you've finished bathing, use the bath water to clean the tub
• Install a low-flow showerhead and keep showers under five minutes
• Turn off the water to soap up

Toilet

• Avoid using the toilet as a wastebasket
• Every flush you can avoid saves between 2 - 7 gallons of water
• To test if the toilet flapper valve is leaking add a few drops of food coloring to the toilet tank. If it's leaking, the coloring will appear in the toilet without flushing.
• Install a water efficient toilet

Landscaping

• Mulch to retain water
• Plant hardy, water-saving plants, trees, and shrubs, particularly native species
• Aerate lawns
• Mow less frequently in dry times
• Landscaping benefits most from slow, thorough, infrequent watering
• Minimize evaporation by watering in early morning or evening
• Install drip irrigation and automatic timers

Car Wash

• Use a shut-off nozzle and wash your car in small sections
• Direct run-off to water landscaping