H20 Saving Secrets


Daily Routines

  • Turning off the water when brushing teeth or shaving, saves 10 gallons per person per day

    Turning off the water when brushing teeth or shaving, saves 10 gallons per person per day

  • Turn the sink faucet on only to rinse when washing dishes, this will save about 2.5 gallons of water for every minute your faucet does not run.

    Turn the sink faucet on only to rinse when washing dishes, this will save about 2.5 gallons of water for every minute your faucet does not run.

  • Taking five-minute showers instead of 10 minute showers, saves 12.5 gallons with a water efficient showerhead

    Taking five-minute showers instead of 10 minute showers, saves 12.5 gallons with a water efficient showerhead

  • Filling the bathtub halfway or less, saves 12 gallons of water per person.

    Filling the bathtub halfway or less, saves 12 gallons of water per person.

Appliances & Home Maintenance

  • Washing full loads of clothes, instead of half loads, saves 15-45 gallons of water per load

    Washing full loads of clothes, instead of half loads, saves 15-45 gallons of water per load.

  • Running the dishwasher when full instead of hall full, saves 5-15 gallons of water per load

    Running the dishwasher when full instead of hall full, saves 5-15 gallons of water per load.

  • Installing an aerator on bathroom faucets, save 1.2 gallons per person per day

    Installing an aerator on bathroom faucets, save 1.2 gallons per person per day.

  • Installing a high-efficiency toilet saves 19 gallons per person per day

    Installing a high-efficiency toilet saves 19 gallons per person per day.

  • Check toilets for leaks - saves 30-50 gallons of water per day per toilet.

    Check toilets for leaks - saves 30-50 gallons of water per day per toilet.

Yard & Landscaping

  • Using a broom to clean outdoor areas, saves 8-18 gallons of water per minute

    Using a broom to clean outdoor areas, saves 8-18 gallons of water per minute.

  • Plant drought tolerant resistant trees and plants save 30-60 gallons per 1,000 square feet each time you water

    Plant drought tolerant resistant trees and plants save 30-60 gallons per 1,000 square feet each time you water.

  • Using mulch on soil surface saves 20-30 gallons per 1,000 square feet each time

    Using mulch on soil surface saves 20-30 gallons per 1,000 square feet when refreshed seasonally.

  • Installing a drip-irrigation system, saves 15 gallons each time you water

    Installing a drip-irrigation system, saves 15 gallons each time you water

  • Water plants early in the AM or at night, save 25 gallons each time you water

    Water plants early in the AM or at night, save 25 gallons each time you water.

  • Finding and fixing leaky or broken sprinkler heads, saves 20 + gallons per head every 10 minutes

    Finding and fixing leaky or broken sprinkler heads, saves 20 + gallons per head every 10 minutes

  • Installing a “smart” controller saves 24+ gallons per day

    Installing a “smart” irrigation controller and rain sensors saves 24+ gallons per day.

  • Set mower blade to “3” to encourage deeper roots, save 16-50 gallons per day

    Set mower blade to “3” to encourage deeper roots, save 16-50 gallons per day.

  • Covering the swimming pool when not in use, reduces the amount of water needed by 30-50%

    Covering the swimming pool when not in use, reduces the amount of water needed by 30-50 percent.

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