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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When back-washing your pool, consider using the water on salt-tolerant plants in the landscape.
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For more immediate hot water and energy savings, insulate hot water pipes.
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Encourage your school system and local government to develop and promote water conservation among children and adults.
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Check your sprinkler system frequently and adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house,…
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Invite your water utility conservation staff to your organization for Earth Day and other environmental events to help…
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Water dry spot by hand instead of running the whole irrigation system longer.
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Leave lawn clippings on your grass, this cools the ground and holds in moisture.
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Avoid overseeding your lawn with winter grass. Ryegrass needs water every few days, whereas Dormant Bermuda grass needs…
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Use a trowel, shovel, or soil probe to examine soil moisture depth. If the top two to three…
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When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load.
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Ask your company to support water conservation events and education. ProjectWet hosts local events throughout the country.
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We’re more likely to notice leaky faucets indoors, but don’t forget to check outdoor faucets, pipes, and hoses.
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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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Avoid recreational water toys that require a constant flow of water.
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Use a commercial car wash that recycles water. Or, wash your car on the lawn, and you’ll water…
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If water runs off your lawn easily, split your watering time into shorter periods to allow for better…
