Check out these 15 water saving tips from http://www.wateruseitwisely.com/ and click on the link to learn about more water saving ideas.

#1.
There are a number of ways to save water, and they all start with you.

#2.
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.

#3.
Evaporative coolers require a seasonal maintenance checkup. For more efficient cooling, check your evaporative cooler annually.

#4.
Check your sprinkler system frequently and adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house, sidewalk, or street.

#5.
Run your washing machine and dishwasher only when they are full and you could save 1000 gallons a month.

#6.
Avoid planting turf in areas that are hard to water such as steep inclines and isolated strips along sidewalks and driveways.

#7.
Install covers on pools and spas and check for leaks around your pumps.

#8.
Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Compost instead and save gallons every time.

#9.
Plant during the spring or fall when the watering requirements are lower.

#10.
Keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap for cold drinks, so that every drop goes down you not the drain.

#11.
Check your water meter and bill to track your water usage.

#12.
Minimize evaporation by watering during the early morning hours, when temperatures are cooler and winds are lighter.

#13.
Wash your produce in the sink or a pan that is partially filled with water instead of running water from the tap.

#14.
Use a layer of organic mulch around plants to reduce evaporation and save hundreds of gallons of water a year.

#15.
Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway or sidewalk and save 80 gallons of water every time.

 

 

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