Bathroom Tips
Don't use the toilet as a wastebasket. Each flush wastes water.

Check toilets for leaks. Use food coloring or a leak detection tablet in the toilet tank. If color appears in the bowl without flushing, there is a leak that requires immediate attention.

Reduce the water level per flush by installing a low-flow toilet or a toilet displacement device. Use a plastic bottle weighted with pebbles and water. NEVER USE A BRICK.

Check faucets and pipes for leaks. A small drip can waste 20 or more gallons of water per day. Don't let the bathroom sink run while wetting your toothbrush, brushing your teeth or when shaving. Use a glass of water to rinse or clean your razor in a small pool of water.

Install water-efficient showerheads and take shorter showers.

Kitchen Tips
Only wash dishes when necessary. Turn the dishwasher on only when it is full.

Do not wash dishes under a running faucet.

Install low-flow fixtures and aerators for every faucet in the house.

Keep a bottle or pitcher of drinking water in the refrigerator. This eliminates letting the tap run while waiting for the water to get cold.

Clean vegetables in a pan of water and not under a running faucet. Water used to clean vegetables can also be used to water houseplants.

Laundry Tips
Pre-rinse clothes only when absolutely necessary.

Use the proper water level, load size selection and water temperature when washing clothes. Consider installing a water efficient washing machine.