Household Water Conservation Tips

Did you Know?
- A tap leaking one drop of water per second wastes more than 6 gallons of water per day. That’s 2,377 gallons per year!

- About 75% of indoor home water occurs in our bathrooms, and toilets are the single largest water users.

- Less than 3% of the water produced at a municipal water treatment plant is used for drinking purposes.

The Bathroom:
- Turn water off while brushing your teeth or washing your hands.

- Have showers instead of baths and keep them short (5-10 minutes).

- Install low-flow showerheads.

The Kitchen:
- Don’t run water contiuously while washing dishes or rinsing foods; use a previously filled sink instead with a quick rinse afterwards.

- Wash full loads and use shortest cycles wghen using dishwasher.

- Keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator, instead of running tap water for a cold glass of water.

The Laundry Room:
- Wash dull loads and use shortest cycle

- Use cold or warm water instead of hot