faucet

General Indoor

General Indoor Tips Turn off faucets tightly after each use. Encourage your local schools and businesses to develop and promote water conservation. Monitor your water bill for spikes in water usage, which may indicate you have a leak. Reward kids for their water-saving efforts to promote daily conservation habits. Avoid recreational water toys that require… Continue Reading General Indoor

dishes

Kitchen

Kitchen Tips Don’t let the water run when washing dishes. Fill one basin with wash water and the other with rinse water. Dishwashers use less water than washing dishes by hand. Buy Energy Star dishwashers that can save even more water and energy. You can cut back on rinsing dishes with newer models of dishwashers,… Continue Reading Kitchen

showerhead

Bathroom

Bathroom Tips If your showerhead fills a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, it’s time to go shopping. Replace it with a water-efficient model. Reducing your shower by a minute or two will save up to 150 gallons per month. Keep your shower time to under 5 minutes and you’ll save up to 1,000 gallons… Continue Reading Bathroom

washing machine

Laundry

Laundry Tips Match the water level to the size of the laundry load. Using cold water to wash dark clothes not only saves water and energy, but also helps your clothes retain their color. Compare Energy Star washing machines when shopping for a new model.  Some will save you up to 20 gallons of water… Continue Reading Laundry