How to Save

Ways to Save Inside the House

BATHROOM:

• Turn the faucet off while you brush your teeth, wash your face or shave.
• Reduce the amount of time you spend in the shower.
• Don’t run water before closing the drain and filling up the bathtub.
• Low-flow toilets have been on the market since 1992. If your toilet is older, you are probably wasting water with every flush and you should consider having your toilet replaced.
• Check your toilets regularly for leaks or plumbing problems.
• Don’t use your toilet as a wastebasket. Extra flushes waste water.

KITCHEN:

• Clean vegetables using water in a pan and a vegetable brush instead of running them under water.
• Wait until you have a full load of dishes to run the dishwasher. If you cannot wait for a full load to accumulate, set the water level to match the size of the load.
• Don’t let the tap run while waiting for water to cool. Fill a pitcher with drinking water from the tap and store it in the refrigerator.
• If you boil vegetables when cooking, save the water. Use it to make nutritious soups and sauces.

OTHER AREAS:

• Use a sponge mop when doing household cleaning. It uses less water than a string mop. It also takes less water to keep a sponge mop clean.
• Pre-soak grills, oven racks, etc. overnight. Wash them with an abrasive scrub brush or pad. Use lots of “elbow grease” to minimize water use.
• Insulate hot water pipes to avoid wasting water while it heats.