Dishwashers

typically use less

water than

washing dishes by

hand. Choose an

Energy Star

dishwasher and save

even more water and

energy.

Select one glass or a

refillable water bottle

for your drinking

water each day. This

will cut down on the

number of glasses to

wash.

Soak pots and pans

instead of letting the

water run while you

scrape them clean.

Use the garbage

disposal sparingly.

Instead, compost

appropriate vegetable

food waste for your

garden and save

water.

Don’t use running

water to thaw food.

Defrost food in the

refrigerator or use a

microwave.

Run your dishwasher

only when it’s full.

Collect leftover ice

cubes and the water

you use while rinsing

fruit and vegetables.

Use it to water house

plants.

Toilet leaks can be

silent! Be sure to test

your toilet for leaks at

least once a year.

When washing your

hands, turn the water

off while you lather.

Install water-saving

aerators on all of

your faucets.

Turn off the water

while you brush your

teeth and save up to

200 gallons a month.

Plug the sink instead

of running the water

while you shave and

save up to 300 gallons

a month.

A 10-minute shower

can use up to 25

gallons of water. Cut

that in half with 5

minute showers.

Turn off the water

while you wash your

hair and save up to

150 gallons a month.

Save up to a gallon

per minute by using a

water efficient

showerhead

(WaterSense®)

Taking a bath? Plug

the bathtub before

turning on the water

and adjust the

temperature as the

tub fills.

If you have an older

toilet, replace it with

a water efficient

model

(WaterSense®).

When doing laundry,

match the water level

to the size of the load.

An Energy Star

labeled washing

machine uses 25%

less energy and 45%

less water.

Washing dark clothes

in cold water saves

water and energy plus

it helps your clothes

retain their color.

Wait until it’s hot to

turn on your swamp

coolers or better yet, switch to a

refrigerated unit to

save water.

Protect your pipes

from freezing

temperatures. If a

pipe breaks, turn off

your water at the

meter and call a

licensed plumber to

begin repairs.

Teach children to

turn off faucets

tightly after each use.

Whether at home or

staying in a hotel,

reuse your towels.

Monitor your water

bill for unusually high

use. Your bill and

water meter are tools

that can help you

discover leaks. Learn

how to find leaks.

Be a leak detective!

Check all hoses,

connectors, and

faucets regularly for

leaks.

Hire a

GreenPlumber® to

help reduce your

water, energy, and

chemical use.

When cleaning out

fish tanks, give the

nutrient-rich water to

your non-edible

plants.