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.

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.