1. #9

    Don’t use running water to thaw food. For water efficiency and food safety, defrost food in the refrigerator.

  2. #8

    Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap.

  3. #7

    Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Instead, compost vegetable food waste and save gallons every time.

  4. #6

    Soak pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you scrape them clean.

  5. #5

    Designate one glass for your drinking water each day, or refill a water bottle. This will cut down…

  6. #4

    If your dishwasher is new, cut back on rinsing. Newer models clean more thoroughly than older ones.

  7. #3

    Dishwashers typically use less water than washing dishes by hand. Now, Energy Star dishwashers save even more water…

  8. #2

    When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the water run. Fill one basin with wash water and the…

  9. #1

    There are a number of ways to save water, and they all start with you.

  10. #59

    Make suggestions to your employer or school about ways to save water and money.

  11. #61

    See how your water use stacks up to others by calculating your daily water use.

  12. #60

    Run your washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a…