Water Conservation
- Check the inside faucets for leaks. Even a faucet with a small leak can waste a lot of water.
- Keep showers to 5 minutes or less. A five minute shower using a low-flow restrictor will use 15-25 gallons of water.
- Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.
- Use dishwashers and washing machines for full loads only.
- Use a bucket of water when washing your vehicles and wash your cars on the lawn.
- Water your lawn at night or in the early morning to avoid evaporation. Also, use an automatic timer on your irrigation system.
- Check outside faucets, hoses and automatic sprinklers for leaks.
- Use a nozzle on your hose to stop the water flow when not using it.
- Attach low-flow faucet aerators to faucets.
- Install low-flow shower heads and toilets. Low flow toilets typically use the water of a standard toilet.