Even More Ways

• Remember to check your sprinkler system valves periodically for leaks and keep the sprinkler heads in good shape.
• Use a water-efficient showerhead. They're inexpensive, easy to install, and can save you up to 750 gallons a month.
• Before you lather up, trade up your current shower head to a water-efficient shower head such as the Waterpik® EcoFlow® which helps reduce water consumption by up to 40%. Water-conserving shower heads are inexpensive, easy to install, and can save a family of four up to 17,000 gallons of water a year.
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• Soak pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you scrape them clean.
• Don't water your lawn on windy days when most of the water blows away or evaporates.
• Water your plants deeply but less frequently to encourage deep root growth and drought tolerance.
• Know where your master water shut-off valve is located. This could save water and prevent damage to your home.
• To decrease water from being wasted on sloping lawns, apply water for five minutes and then repeat two to three times.
• Group plants with the same watering needs together to avoid overwatering some while underwatering others.
• Use a layer of organic material on the surface of your planting beds to minimize weed growth that competes for water.
• Trickling or cascading fountains lose less water to evaporation than those spraying water into the air.
• Use a commercial car wash that recycles water.
• Avoid recreational water toys that require a constant flow of water.
• Turn off the water while brushing your teeth and save 25 gallons a month.
• Use a rain gauge, or empty tuna can, to track rainfall on your lawn. Then reduce your watering accordingly.
• Encourage your school system and local government to develop and promote water conservation among children and adults.
• Learn how to shut off your automatic watering system in case it malfunctions or you get an unexpected rain.
• Set a kitchen timer when watering your lawn or garden to remind you when to stop. A running hose can discharge up to 10 gallons a minute.
• If your toilet flapper doesn't close after flushing, replace it.
• Make sure there are water-saving aerators on all of your faucets.