100+ Water-Saving Tips

Saving water is easy. Really easy. Here are more than 100 useful water-saving tips for your home and office. Learn how to save water indoors and outdoors. Incorporate these tips into your everyday habits. Before long, you’ll be a natural at water conservation.

  1. #133

    When cleaning out fish tanks, give the nutrient-rich water to your non-edible plants.

  2. #134

    When you give your pet fresh water, don’t throw the old water down the drain. Use it to…

  3. #135

    Use a broom instead of a hose to clean patios, sidewalks and driveways, and save water every time.

  4. #136

    Evaporative coolers require a seasonal maintenance check. For more efficient cooling, check your evaporative cooler annually.

  5. #137

    If you have an evaporative cooler, direct the water drain to plants in your landscape.

  6. #138

    Set water softeners for a minimum number of refills to save both water and chemicals, plus energy, too.

  7. #139

    If you have an evaporative cooler, install a recirculating pump to keep water from bleeding off with one…

  8. #140

    Report broken pipes, leaky hydrants and errant sprinklers to property owners or your local water provider.

  9. #141

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

  10. #142

    Install a thermostat and timer on your evaporative cooler so it only operates when necessary.

  11. #143

    Some commercial refrigerators and ice-makers are cooled with water. Upgrade to air-cooled appliances for significant water savings.

  12. #144

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