Water Conservation

Ways to Conserve Water

There are a number of ways to save water, and they, start with you. When you save water you save money.

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.
Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full.
Install covers on pools and spas and check for leaks around your pumps.
Use the garbage disposal sparingly.
Monitor your water bill for unusually high use. Your bill and meter are tools that discover leaks.
Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap.
Use a broom or leaf blower instead of a hose to clean your driveway and sidewalks.
When doing laundry match the water level to the size of the load.
Teach your children to turn off faucets tightly after each use.
Soak pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you scrape them clean.
Avoid recreational water toys that require constant flow of water.
Turn off water while brushing your teeth and save 25 gallons a month.
If your toilet flapper doesn’t close after flushing, replace it.
Share your conservation tips with friends and neighbors.
Listen for dripping faucets and running toilets. Fixing a leak can save 300 gallons a month.
Turn off water while you shave and save up to 300 gallons a month.
When you have ice left in your cup from a take-out restaurant don’t throw it in the trash, use it to water a plant.
Keep a bucket in the shower to catch water for plant watering.

To learn more, contact the Water Department at (276) 679-1160.