Water Conservation Ideas Throughout Your Home

Conserving water is good for the environment, and helps save hundreds of dollars on your water, sewer and energy bills.

IN THE KITCHEN

  • Replace your old dishwasher with a new Energy Star model. These washers save energy and water.
  • Refrigerate a pitcher of drinking water instead of letting a faucet flow until the water is cold enough to drink.
  • Install a low-flow aerator on the faucet.
  • Fill ‘er up. The same amount of water is needed whether you run a half or full load of dishes.
  • Turn off the faucet while washing dishes by hand.

IN THE BATHROOM

  • Free! Free! Free! MW&L has free water conservation kits that
    include a “toilet bank,” a toilet leak detector kit, and a low-flow
    showerhead.
  • Go low-flow. Replace your old inefficient toilet with a new 1.6-gallon per flush version.
  • Install a low-flow aerator on the faucet.
  • Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth or shaving. Use a glass of water for rinsing teeth.
  • Take showers instead of tub baths.
  • Check toilets and faucets for water leaks. Water leaks are a big water-waster. Visit our water leak repair page for ideas on detecting leaks.

IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM

  • Replace your old clothes washer with a new Energy Star model.
    These washers save energy and water. Potential savings: 7000 gallons of
    water per year!
  • Use the proper water level or load size selection on the washing machine.

MORE

Visit http://www.h2ouse.org for additional indoor water savings information.

Review our Outdoor Tips page on ideas where you can save outside the home.