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 the garbage disposal sparingly. Instead, compost vegetable food waste and save gallons every time.
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At home or while staying in a hotel, reuse your towels.
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See how your water use stacks up to others by calculating your daily water use.
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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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When shopping for a new washing machine, compare resource savings among Energy Star models. Some can save up…
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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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Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap.
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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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Put food coloring in your toilet tank. If it seeps into the bowl without flushing, there’s a leak….
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Select the proper pan size for cooking. Large pans may require more cooking water than necessary.
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Avoid recreational water toys that require a constant flow of water.
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If your toilet flapper doesn’t close properly after flushing, replace it.
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Reward kids for the water-saving tips they follow.
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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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Install water-saving aerators on all of your faucets.
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Time your shower to keep it under 5 minutes. You’ll save up to 1,000 gallons per month.