10 Easy Ways to Save Water
- Give your sprinkler time off. Most lawns and gardens get 20-50 percent more water than they really need. You can cut watering times 2 to 5 minutes for every 10 minutes you water and still have a healthy landscape.
- Water while you sleep. Water only in the early morning or at night when evaporation is at its lowest.
- Water wetter. Install a “smart” controller, available at an irrigation supply house. This device automatically tells your irrigation system how much to water.
- If it’s broke, fix it. Check for leaks, pipe breaks or clogged sprinklers and replace or repair if necessary.
- Replace outdated, inefficient irrigation equipment. Save money through your local landscaping rebate program, if applicable.
- Shower shorter. Install a water-efficient showerhead that uses 2.5 gallons/minute or less.
- No drip policy. Because they’re “on” 24/7, leaky faucets, toilets, and showerheads can waste a lot of water.
- Flush with pride. Check with your municipality for local rebates to install qualified 1.2 gallons-per-flush toilets.
- Keep it clean & Get green. Use the energy-saving cycle when washing clothes. Use cold water. Rebates are available when you buy a high-efficiency washer.
- Fill ‘er up. Run your dishwasher on the energy-saving cycle and only run full loads.
Check out H20 Conserve for tons of tips and tricks for saving water as well as calculating you water footprint.
