Conservation

Water Saving Tips

Make Your Home "Water Smart"
Conserving water can be as easy as turning off the faucet when brushing your teeth or as inventive as using a broom to clean the driveway instead of a water hose. Depending on the amount of resources and energy you are willing to exert, there are many different ways to conserve water and get more bang for your buck.

	Running water Leaving the water running while brushing your teeth or washing dishes can waste hundreds of gallons of valuable water. By taking a few seconds to turn off the faucet, you’re conserving water.
	Car wash If you wash your car at home, save water by using a bucket and low-flow shut off spray nozzle when you need to rinse the car.
	Sweeping Use a broom instead of the water hose for sweeping your driveway.
	Laundry Make the most of your wash by doing full loads. Also, high-efficiency washing machines not only save you water but they also save you electricity and detergent. Check with your water provider or retail store for available rebates.
	Toilets Did you know that more than half of all our indoor water use is from our toilets? Using toilets as trash cans wastes water. Installing a high-efficiency toilet is also a great way to save water and money.
	Showers Turn off the water when you’re not using it. Low-flow showerheads are also a great idea to conserve water.
	Get involved Stay informed and participate in your local community’s conservation efforts. Nothing fuels a conservation program like public support.