How to Conserve Water

Tips for Conserving Water 

• Check for leaks.Make sure there are no drips or leaks throughout the home, such as leaky pipes or faucets. A leak can really add up over the course of the month, even a mild one.
• Take shorter showers. When I was a kid, I was actually obsessed with conserving water. A key strategy that I used back then was to shut off the water while I didn't need the water. So now, I'll shut it off while I create shampoo lather, use shower gel, and shave.
• Shower heads and toilets. There are some shower heads out there that don't let as much water through. Make sure the showers in your home have them. You can also get toilets that don't put as much water into the bowl.
• Don't waste! This may seem like common sense, but I'm guilty of it as well. For example, I find myself filling up a glass with water, drinking half of it, and then dumping the rest down the sink. Why not save the water for next time, instead? Think about ways that you waste water and try to change your habits.
• Put the wash level on medium. My brother in law clued me in on this one. If you are using a large load, set it on medium! Everything still gets as clean as it always does, but with half the water.