Helpful Resources
Water Conservation Tips
Water Conservation Tips - in the Home
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Check all faucets, pipes and toilets periodically for leaks.
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Take shorter showers.
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Don't use the toilet as a waste basket.
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Run dishwasher and washing machine only with full loads.
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Turn off water while brushing your teeth, shaving.
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Turn off the water while washing dishes by hand.
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Install water saving shower heads.
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Fill a gallon plastic bottle with water and place it in the tank on older 5-7 gallon toilets.
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Select and install water-efficient hardware and appliances.
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Keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of letting water run to get a cold drink.
Water Conservation Tips - Outside
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Select landscaping that requires low water levels.
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Wash your car with a bucket instead of a hose (better yet go to a car wash where the water is recycled).
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Water during evening or early morning hours, when the water won't evaporate as rapidly.
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Water thoroughly once a week rather than lightly / often.
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Keep a weed free lawn.
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Use drip or trickle irrigation systems instead of sprinklers.
Did you Know?
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A new standard toilet takes 1.6 gallons per flush; older models use 3.5 - 3.7 gallons.
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A water-efficient shower uses 3 gallons per minute; non-efficient showerheads use up to 12 gallons per minute.
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An efficient clothes washing machine uses 16-20 gallons of water per load; standard models use 27-54 gallons.