Some more Ways

• Next time you add or replace a flower or shrub, choose a low water use plant for year-round landscape color and save up to 550 gallons each year.
• Install an instant water heater near your kitchen sink so you don't have to run the water while it heats up. This also reduces energy costs.
• Use a grease pencil to mark the water level of your pool at the skimmer. Check the mark 24 hours later to see if you have a leak.
• If your dishwasher is new, cut back on rinsing. Newer models clean more thoroughly than older ones.
• Use a trowel, shovel, or soil probe to examine soil moisture depth. If the top two to three inches of soil are dry it's time to water.
• If installing a lawn, select a turf mix or blend that matches your climate and site conditions.
• When you save water, you save money on your utility bills too. Saving water is easy for everyone to do.
• When the kids want to cool off, use the sprinkler in an area where your lawn needs it the most.
• Make sure your swimming pools, fountains, and ponds are equipped with recirculating pumps.
• Bathe your young children together.
• Consult with your local nursery for information on plant selection and placement for optimum outdoor water savings.
• Winterize outdoor spigots when temperatures dip below freezing to prevent pipes from leaking or bursting.
• Insulate hot water pipes for more immediate hot water at the faucet and for energy savings.
• Wash your car on the lawn, and you'll water your lawn at the same time.
• Drop your tissue in the trash instead of flushing it and save water every time.
• Direct water from rain gutters and HVAC systems toward water-loving plants in the landscape for automatic water savings.
• Make suggestions to your employer about ways to save water and money at work.
• Support projects that use reclaimed wastewater for irrigation and industrial uses.
• Use a hose nozzle or turn off the water while you wash your car. You'll save up to 100 gallons every time.