Water Saving Tips
for Households
In the Kitchen
• Only run the dishwasher with a full load
• Scrape your dishes clean instead of rinsing them before washing
• Use your garbage disposal sparingly
• Place a stopper in the sink to wash pots and pans, rather than
turning on faucet each time a rinse is needed
In the Bathroom
• When brushing your teeth, turn off the faucet until it is time
to rinse
• Install low-flow showerheads
• Take showers instead of baths; low-flow showerheads
often use less water
• Use a toilet tank displacement device; these devices will reduce
the volume of water in the tank but still provide enough water for flushing
In the Laundry
• Wash only a full load when using an automatic washing machine
• Use the lowest possible water level setting on the washing
machine
• Use cold water as often as possible
Outdoors
• Water lawns early in the morning or late at night to avoid
evaporation
• Avoid watering lawns in windy weather
• Use drip irrigation systems for bedded plants, trees, or shrubs
• Use a broom rather than the hose to "sweep" walks
and driveways
• Use a bucket of soapy water to wash your car and save the hose
for rinsing |
