Tips To Save Water

23 Apr, 2012

Every droplet counts

1 When washing dishes by hand, don't let the water run while rinsing. Fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water. 11 Water your plants deeply but less frequently to create healthier and stronger landscapes. 21 Support projects that use reclaimed waste water for irrigation and other uses.
2 Evaporative coolers require a seasonal maintenance checkup. For more efficient cooling, check your evaporative cooler annually. 12  Group plants with the same watering needs together to get the most out of your watering time.  22  Wash clothes only when you have a full load and save up to 600 gallons each month.
 3 Run your washing machine and dishwasher only when they are full and you could save 1000 gallons a month. 13   Use a commercial car wash that recycles water.  23   Cook food in as little water as possible. This will also retain more of the nutrients.
4  Plant during the spring or fall when the watering requirements are lower. 14
 Set a kitchen timer when watering your lawn or garden with a hose.  24  Encourage your friends and neighbors to be part of a water-conscious community.
 5   Time your shower to keep it under 5 minutes. You'll save up to 1000 gallons a month.  15  Make sure your toilet flapper doesn't stick open after flushing.  25  Pick-up the phone and report significant water losses from broken pipes, open hydrants and errant sprinklers to the property owner or your water management district.
 6   Check your water meter and bill to track your water usage.  16   Do one thing each day that will save water. Even if savings are small, every drop counts.  26  Turn the water off while you shampoo and condition your hair and you can save more than 50 gallons a week.
 7  Don't use running water to thaw food. 17  Bathe your young children together.  27   Soak your pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you scrape them clean.
 8   When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load.  18   Wash your car on the grass. This will water your lawn at the same time.  28  Turn off the water while you shave and you can save more than 100 gallons a week.
 9  Teach your children to turn the faucets off tightly after each use.  19   Drop that tissue in the trash instead of flushing it and save gallons every time.  29  Washing dark clothes in cold water saves both on water and energy while it helps your clothes to keep their colors.