In the Bathroom 

• Toilet flushing can use a lot of water - some older toilets use 5 to 7 gallons of water per flush.
• Place a brick inside your toilet tank. This acts to displace water and can save gallons of water daily.
• Shorten your shower by a minute or two and save up to 150 gallons of water a month.
• Install water saving shower heads or flow restrictors.
• Turn off water while brushing your teeth or shaving and save up to 300 gallons a month.
• Fill the bottom of the sink with enough water to rinse the razor rather than letting the water run.
  • Electric razors save a great deal of water.
• Taking tub baths uses less water than showers. Don't fill the tub more than necessary and remember to plug the drain before turning on the water.
• Teach your children to turn off faucets tightly after each use.

In the Kitchen

• Soak pots and pans instead of allowing water to run while you scrape them clean.
• Thaw frozen foods in advance in the refrigerator to eliminate thawing under warm water.
• When washing dishes by hand, don't let the water run while scrubbing.
• Rinse dishes with a spray device or in a pan of hot water.
• Run the dishwasher only when full.

Reusing Water

• When cleaning out fresh-water fish tanks, give the nutrient-rich water to your plants.
• Collect water you use for rinsing fruits and vegetables, then use it to water houseplants.
• Wash your pets outdoors in an area of your lawn that needs water.

Laundry

• When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load.
• Run your clothes washer only when full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.

Lawn,  Garden, & Outdoors

• Water your lawn only when needed. If the grass springs back up after stepping on it, then it does not need watering. If it stays flat, then it needs watering.
• Water during the cool parts of the day. Deep soak your lawn so that the water soaks down to the roots. A light sprinkling will only evaporate and cause shallow root systems which will require more watering.
• Sweep patios, driveways, and walks with a broom rather than hosing them down.
• Rinse your automobile quickly with a hose equipped with a pistol-grip nozzle. Wash a section at a time with a sponge in a soapy bucket. Briefly spray to rinse off soap after each section has been washed.

Home Maintenance 

• Listen for dripping faucets or running toilets. Fixing a leak can save hundreds of gallons a month.
• Know where your master water shut-off valve is located. It could save water and prevent damage to your home.