100+ Ways To Conserve Water
When it comes to conserving water, small adjustments can have a big impact. Conserve water with ideas from our 100+ water-saving tips that you can download, print or share on social media.
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Watch the Home Water Challenge video or use the Home Water Audit Calculator to see where you can…
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While cleaning sidewalks, a hose and nozzle use 8-12 gallons of water per minute. A pressurized Waterbroom® uses…
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Know where your master water shut-off valve is located. Were a pipe to burst, this could save gallons…
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Adjust your lawn mower to the height of 1.5 to 2 inches. Taller grass shades roots and holds…
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Limit turf areas at your facility. Instead, landscape using xeriscape principles to cut water use in half.
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Wash company vehicles as needed rather than on a schedule. Stretch out the time in between washes.
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Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Instead, compost vegetable food waste and save gallons every time.
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See how your water use stacks up to others by calculating your daily water use.
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Collect water from your roof by installing gutters and downspouts. Direct the runoff to plants and trees.
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Signs of overwatering: Leaves turn lighter shades of green or yellow, young shoots wilt, and sometimes algae or…
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Timing is everything when it comes to irrigation. Learn how to set your controller properly.
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Don’t overfill the pool. Lower water levels will reduce water loss due to splashing.
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Upgrade older toilets with water-saving WaterSense® labeled models.
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If you accidentally drop ice cubes, don’t throw them in the sink. Drop them in a house plant…
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When shopping for a new dishwasher, use the Consortium for Energy Efficiency website to compare water use between…
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One drip every second adds up to five gallons per day! Check your faucets and showerheads for leaks.