Be water-wise

1. Fix leaks: Check for and repair any leaks in your home, such as dripping faucets or running toilets. A leak can waste a significant amount of water over time. There are several water-wasting problems that could be coming from your toilet, such as a clogged toilet, a running toilet, or a leaky flush valve. To eliminate these problems, you need to make sure your flapper is in good shape and that the fill valve is working properly. It’s also important to make sure you don’t have any leaks from drain lines. If you suspect there’s a leak coming from your toilet, contact a professional immediately!

2. Use water-efficient appliances: Choose water-efficient appliances, such as washing machines and dishwashers, that use less water than older models.

3. Water plants wisely: Water plants early in the morning or in the evening when temperatures are cooler to reduce evaporation. Also, use a watering can or a hose with a spray nozzle to target the roots of the plants.

4. When buying plants, look for drought-tolerant species and varieties

   When buying plants, look for drought-tolerant species and varieties and be sure to plant them in proper soil and sun conditions to reduce their need for excess watering. Drought-tolerant plants are perfect for people who want to reduce their water usage at their homes. You’ll save money on your water bill and be contributing to the environment by conserving this precious resource.

5. Collect rainwater: Collect rainwater in a rain barrel or a container to use for watering plants or other outdoor uses.

6. Take shorter showers: Shortening your shower time can save a significant amount of water over time. Consider installing a low-flow showerhead to reduce water usage. Installing a low-flow showerhead or a shower timer is one of the easiest ways to use less water. The average family uses 400 gallons of water per day in their home, while the average dual-flush toilet only uses 1 gallon per flush. That’s a huge difference! So, If you want to live more sustainably and save money on your water bill, install a low-flow showerhead or a shower timer today!

7. Use a broom instead of a hose: Use a broom or a leaf blower instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks.

8. Use a pool cover: Use a pool cover to reduce water evaporation and keep the water clean.

9. Recycle water: Use recycled water, such as greywater, for outdoor watering or flushing toilets.

10. Switch to reusable water bottles: One way to be more environmentally conscious is to switch over to reusable water bottles. There are many benefits of using a reusable water bottle, including the fact that it’s better for the environment.

11. Older toilets use up to three to seven gallons more per flush. Most toilets have a date stamped either inside or on the back wall of the tank. If your toilet is more than 20 years old, it’s time for a new one. But if this is an expensive option, toilet buddies can help with reducing high-flush volume. A DIY alternative is to pour water down the toilet to cut down on excessive flushing.

By following these tips, you can be water-wise and help conserve this important resource. Using less water saves energy and infrastructure costs. Saving water also means less water is lost to contamination, and it helps assure an adequate supply of clean water for the future. In your own household, you can conserve outdoor water use by mulching your gardens, keeping your grass a little longer, and washing your car on the lawn. Indoors, simply keep the water off when you are not actively using it, like when washing dishes, brushing your teeth, or generally cleaning up. Try this in the shower by turning the water on to the lather up, off while scrubbing up, and on again for the rinse. Shorter showers are good too.