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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Select the proper pan size for cooking. Large pans may require more cooking water than necessary.
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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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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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Run your washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a…
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Hire a GreenPlumber® to help reduce your water, energy, and chemical use.
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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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Cook food in as little water as possible. This also helps it retain more nutrients.
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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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Use a WaterSense® labeled showerhead. They’re inexpensive, easy to install, and can save you up to 750 gallons…
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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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Drop tissues in the trash instead of flushing them and save water every time.
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Be a leak detective! Check all hoses, connectors, and faucets regularly for leaks.
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Teach children to turn off faucets tightly after each 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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When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load.
