Marry the weather with your landscape water use. Water use should decrease during rainy periods and increase during…

Cook food in as little water as possible. This also helps it retain more nutrients.

If installing a lawn, select a lawn mix or blend that matches your climate and site conditions.

Use water-conserving icemakers.

Know where your master water shut-off valve is located. Were a pipe to burst, this could save gallons…

Keep water in the pool when playing, it will save water.

Spreading a layer of organic mulch around plants helps them retain moisture, saving water, time and money.

For more immediate hot water and energy savings, insulate hot water pipes.

Use sprinklers that deliver big drops of water close to the ground. Smaller drops and mist often evaporate…

Winterize outdoor spigots when temperatures dip below freezing to prevent pipes from leaking or bursting.

Ask employees for suggestions on saving water and give prizes for the best ideas. Incentivize it!

Use a commercial car wash that recycles water. Or, wash your car on the lawn, and you’ll water…

Become or appoint a water ambassador within your organization who creates, implements and maintains your water conservation program.

Post a hotline in bathrooms and kitchens to report leaks or water waste to facility managers or maintenance…

Check your sprinkler system frequently and adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house,…

Determine how your on-site water is being used by installing sub-meters where feasible, then monitoring for savings.