15 Easy Ways to Save Water at Home

Small changes in how you use water add up to real savings over a year. Here are fifteen practical ways to reduce your water use without sacrificing comfort.

In the bathroom

• Fix running toilets and dripping faucets promptly
• Install low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators
• Take shorter showers
• Turn off the tap while brushing teeth
• Consider a dual-flush toilet

In the kitchen and laundry

• Run full loads in the dishwasher and washing machine
• Don't let the tap run while washing dishes
• Keep a pitcher of water in the fridge instead of running the tap cold
• Fix leaks under the sink

Outdoors

• Water the lawn early or late to reduce evaporation
• Use a broom instead of a hose on driveways
• Install a rain barrel
• Check the irrigation system for leaks
• Choose drought-tolerant landscaping