Water Saving Tips

Ways to Save Water Indoors

·        Check all faucets, pipes and toilets for leaks.

·        Install water saving shower heads and ultra-low-flush toilets.

·        Take shorter showers.

·        Never use your toilet as an ashtray or wastebasket.

·        Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving.

·        Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator.

·        Rinse vegetables in a full sink or pan of water.

·        Fully load your dishwasher.

·        Rinse dishes in a full sink or pan of water.

·        Wash full loads of clothes.

 

   Ways to Save Water Outdoors

·        Don't over-water landscaping.

·        Water your lawn or garden early in the morning or late in evening.

·        Adjust sprinklers so that they don't water the sidewalk or street.

·        Don't water on cool, rainy or windy days..

·        Plant drought-tolerant or low water-use plants and grasses.

·        Use shrubs and ground cover to reduce the amount of grass.

·        Place mulch around plants to reduce evaporation and discourage weeds.

·        Set your mower blades one notch higher, since longer grass means less evaporation.

·        Use a pool cover to cut down on water evaporation.

·        Use a bucket instead of a hose to wash your car.

·        Use a broom rather than a hose to clean sidewalks, driveways, loading docks and parking lots.