Household

How to Save Water in the Bathroom

• Do not let the faucet flow while brushing your teeth or shaving. Use a glass of water for rinsing teeth.
• If your shower has a single-handle control or shut-off valve, turn off the flow while soaping or shampooing.
• Install low-flow aerators and shower heads. They are inexpensive, easy to install and save water and energy.
• Leaking diverter valves (valves which divert water from the tub spout to the shower head) should be replaced.
• Place a weighted plastic one-half gallon jug or a toilet dam in the tanks of conventional toilets to displace and save water with each flush.
• Take showers instead of tub baths. Consider bathing small children together.
• When constructing a new home or remodeling your bathroom, install low-consumption (1.6 gal/flush) toilets.

How to Save Water in the Kitchen & Laundry Room

• Do not pre-rinse dishes prior to loading in a dishwasher. Pre-rinsing is an unnecessary and wasteful use of water.
• Operate the washing machine and dishwasher only when they are fully loaded.
• Refrigerate a pitcher of drinking water instead of letting a faucet flow until the water is cold enough to drink.
• Use a dishpan or plug the sink for washing and rinsing dishes. Install low-flow aerators on all faucets.
• Use the proper water level or load size selection on the washing machine.
• When purchasing a washing machine or dishwasher, consider water consumption as well as energy efficiency. Most manufacturers now provide this information to consumers.