How do I Use Water Wisely at Home?
- 1). Turn off water when not in use. This includes while brushing your teeth, washing your hands or while scrubbing dishes. If you don't need it, don't let it run.
- 2). Take showers instead of baths, as they use less water. Shower only when necessary and keep showers as short as possible. Try installing a shower-head with an "off" position, and turn off the flow while soaping and shampooing.
- 3). Install low-flow aerators on kitchen and bathroom faucets. Try a low-flow shower-head, and upgrade your toilet to a modern, water-efficient model.
- 4). Run water-consuming appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers only when they are full. Adjust the water-level settings when possible. Replace your old appliances with newer, more water-saving models.
- 5). Ensure that taps are fully off when not in use. Be sure to fix leaky faucets or toilets, as they can waste more water than you think.
- 6). Water your lawn only when necessary, or not at all. Water in the early morning or late evening to avoid losing water to evaporation. Do not leave sprinklers unattended, as they may use more water than necessary.
- 7). Collect rainwater from your eaves in a rain-barrel. Use this water when watering lawns and gardens, or washing your car. Rainwater will actually leave fewer water-spots on your car than tap-water.