Indoor Water Conservation Tips

 

General

• Locate your master water shut-off valve in case a pipe bursts and you need to shut if off to avoid flooding

• Repair leaks. Even small leaks can waste 100 gallons of water each week.

• Insulate your water pipes. You’ll get hot water faster.

 

Kitchen

• Install an instant water heater on the kitchen sink so you don’t have to let water run while it heats.

• Garbage disposals require a lot of water to operate properly. Start a compost pile instead.

• Keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap for cold drinks.

• Wash fruits and vegetables in a pan filled with water or a partially filled sink instead of under running water.

• Soak your pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you scrape them.

• Run the dishwasher only when full.

• When washing dishes by hand, fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water.

• When it’s time to replace your dishwasher, invest in an energy efficient dishwasher.

 

Laundry

• Run the washing machine only when full.

• When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load.

• Invest in new water-saving appliances, like high-efficiency washing machines that can save up to 50% on water use.

 

Bathroom

• Invest in high-efficiency toilets. Invest in high-efficiency faucets and showerheads.

• Keep showers under 5 minutes.

• Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.

• Turn off the water while you shave.

• Don’t flush tissue, cigarettes, or small bits of trash down the toilet.

• Toilet tank leaks can be silent – but costly! From time to time, use a dye tablet in the tank to check for leaks. You may save 200 gallons a month if you find and repair a leak