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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Take 5-minute showers instead of baths. A full bathtub requires up to 70 gallons of water.
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See how your water use stacks up to others by calculating your daily water use.
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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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Turn off the water while washing your hair and save up to 150 gallons a month.
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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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Don’t use running water to thaw food. For water efficiency and food safety, defrost food in the refrigerator.
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Learn how to use your water meter to check for leaks.
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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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See a leak you can’t fix? Tell a parent, teacher, employer, or property manager, or call a handyman.
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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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Grab a wrench and fix that leaky faucet. It’s simple, inexpensive, and you can save 140 gallons a…
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Look for WaterSense® labeled toilets, sink faucets, urinals and showerheads.
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Soak pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you scrape them clean.
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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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Keep a pitcher of drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap. This way, every drop…
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Reward kids for the water-saving tips they follow.
