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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As part of the WaterSense® Fix-A-Leak Week in March, plan an employee campaign to look for leaks.
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Use a WaterSense® labeled showerhead. They’re inexpensive, easy to install, and can save you up to 750 gallons…
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Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap.
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When ice cubes are leftover from your drink, don’t throw them out. Pour them on a plant.
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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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Support Tap Into Quality and forgo those plastic water bottles to lower your carbon footprint.
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Support projects that use reclaimed wastewater for irrigation and industrial uses.
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Some commercial refrigerators and ice-makers are cooled with water. Upgrade to air-cooled appliances for significant water savings.
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Make suggestions to your employer or school about ways to save water and money.
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Install an instant water heater near your kitchen sink so you don’t have to run the water while…
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If you have an automatic refilling device, check your pool periodically for leaks.
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When running a bath, plug the bathtub before turning on the water. Adjust the temperature as the tub…
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When shopping for a new washing machine, compare resource savings among Energy Star models. Some can save up…
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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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See a leak you can’t fix? Tell a parent, teacher, employer, or property manager, or call a handyman.
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Adjust your lawn mower to the height of 1.5 to 2 inches. Taller grass shades roots and holds…
