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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Look for WaterSense® labeled toilets, sink faucets, urinals and showerheads.
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Upgrade older toilets with water-saving WaterSense® labeled models.
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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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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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Watch the Home Water Challenge video or use the Home Water Audit Calculator to see where you can…
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Reuse leftover water from cooked or steamed foods to start a nutritious soup, it’s one more way to…
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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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Run your washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a…
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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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See how your water use stacks up to others by calculating your daily water use.
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Be a leak detective! Check all hoses, connectors, and faucets regularly for leaks.
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When shopping for a new dishwasher, use the Consortium for Energy Efficiency website to compare water use between…
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Use a WaterSense® labeled showerhead. They’re inexpensive, easy to install, and can save you up to 500 gallons…
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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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Grab a wrench and fix that leaky faucet. It’s simple, inexpensive, and you can save 140 gallons a…
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Monitor your water bill for unusually high use. Your bill and water meter are tools that can help…
