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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Play fun games while learning how to save water!
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Grab a wrench and fix that leaky faucet. It’s simple, inexpensive, and you can save 140 gallons a…
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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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If you accidentally drop ice cubes, don’t throw them in the sink. Drop them in a house plant…
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Learn how to use your water meter to check for leaks.
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When buying a washer, check the Consortium for Energy Efficiency website to compare water use between 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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Look for WaterSense® labeled toilets, sink faucets, urinals and showerheads.
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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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Monitor your water bill for unusually high use. Your bill and water meter are tools that can help…
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Drop tissues in the trash instead of flushing them and save water every time.
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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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Designate one glass for your drinking water each day, or refill a water bottle. This will cut down…
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Washing dark clothes in cold water saves water and energy, and helps your clothes retain their color.
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Upgrade older toilets with water-saving WaterSense® labeled models.
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Don’t use running water to thaw food. For water efficiency and food safety, defrost food in the refrigerator.
