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In the bathroom
• Toilets
are the biggest water wasters in the
entire household. A
single flush uses up to
seven gallons of water!
You
can save about
a gallon per
flush by inserting a
clean jar or water-filled
plastic bottle in the
tank. (Do not use
bricks, which may
disintegrate and harm fixtures.)
• Install
water-saving
faucets and showerheads
to save about 1,000 gallons of
water a month.
Depending on the size of
your household, limiting
showers to 10
minutes per person can save
up to
700 gallons a month.
• Save three gallons a
day by not running water
while brushing your teeth.
• Instead
of rinsing a
razor under running water,
swish it in a partially filled sink.
• Make sure faucets are
turned off tightly after
each use. A steady 100-drops-a-minute
drip can add up to 350
gallons a month! |
In the laundry
• Washing
machines use up to 50
gallons of water per load.
For optimal water usage, adjust the water level
to the size of the load. If
the washer isn’t adjustable, make sure it’s
full before you use it. Washing and rinsing
in cold water will save energy.
In the kitchen
• Instead
of turning on the tap whenever you
want a glass of water, keep a bottle chilling
in the refrigerator. This
could save up to 300 gallons
a month. Rinse fruits and
vegetables in a basin instead of under
running water. Defrost foods
in a microwave or in the
refrigerator overnight instead
of under running water. This
can save 150 gallons more a
month.
• Run
the dishwasher only when it’s full. Scrape
dishes before loading, but do not rinse
them. You can save up to 500 gallons
a month this way. |
Outside the house
•
Water
the lawn only when necessary.
Doing it early in the morning or
late in the evening –
when less water is lost to evaporation
– will save up to 300 gallons
a
month.
• Wash your car with a
bucket of water and
a quick rinse.
Don’t let the hose run while
you’re working: This
could save 150
gallons of water per month. If you park
your car on the lawn when you wash
it, the rinse water will run off into the
grass.
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