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 washing your hands, turn the water off while you lather.
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Collect the water you use while rinsing fruit and vegetables. Use it to water house plants.
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If your toilet flapper doesn’t close properly after flushing, replace it.
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Have a plumber re-route your greywater to trees and plants rather than the sewer line. Check with your…
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When the kids want to cool off, use the sprinkler in an area where your lawn needs it…
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Time your shower to keep it under 5 minutes. You’ll save up to 1,000 gallons per month.
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Play fun games while learning how to save water!
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While you wait for hot water, collect the running water and use it to water plants.
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Plug the sink instead of running the water to rinse your razor and save up to 300 gallons…
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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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Avoid recreational water toys that require a constant flow of water.
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Install water-saving aerators on all of your faucets.
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Cook food in as little water as possible. This also helps it retain more nutrients.
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Drop tissues in the trash instead of flushing them and save water every time.
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Make suggestions to your employer or school about ways to save water and money.