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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Use a WaterSense® labeled showerhead. They’re inexpensive, easy to install, and can save you up to 750 gallons…
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When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load.
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Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you’ll save up to 150 gallons per month.
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Don’t use running water to thaw food. For water efficiency and food safety, defrost food in the refrigerator.
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If your toilet flapper doesn’t close properly after flushing, replace it.
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When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the water run. Fill one basin with wash water and the…
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Select the proper pan size for cooking. Large pans may require more cooking water than necessary.
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Consider buying a dual-flush toilet. It has two flush options: a half-flush for liquid waste and a full-flush…
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Dishwashers typically use less water than washing dishes by hand. Now, Energy Star dishwashers save even more water…
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Designate one glass for your drinking water each day, or refill a water bottle. This will cut down…
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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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Upgrade older toilets with water-saving WaterSense® labeled models.
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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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Monitor your water bill for unusually high use. Your bill and water meter are tools that can help…
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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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Install water-saving aerators on all of your faucets.
