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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Keep a pitcher of drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap. This way, every drop…
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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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Toilet leaks can be silent! Be sure to test your toilet for leaks at least once a year.
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Use a rain barrel to harvest rainwater from gutters for watering gardens and landscapes.
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If your toilet was installed before 1992, purchasing a WaterSense® labeled toilet can reduce the amount of water…
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Take 5-minute showers instead of baths. A full bathtub requires up to 70 gallons 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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Select the proper pan size for cooking. Large pans may require more cooking water than necessary.
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Adjust your watering schedule each month to match seasonal weather conditions and landscape requirements.
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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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Use a hose nozzle or turn off the water while you wash your car. You’ll save up to…
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While fertilizers promote plant growth, they also increase water consumption. Apply the minimum amount of fertilizer needed.
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Implement a water management plan for your facility, then educate employees on good water habits through newsletters and posters.
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Turn off the water while you brush your teeth and save up to 4 gallons a minute. That’s…
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For hanging baskets, planters and pots, put ice cubes on top of the soil to give your plants…
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Don’t water your lawn on windy days when most of the water blows away or evaporates.