Personal Water Saving Tips: Change your daily habits

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In the Kitchen

• Run your washing machine and dishwasher only when they are full and you could save 1000 gallons a month.
• Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Compost instead and save gallons every time.
• Don't use running water to thaw food.
• Soak your pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you scrape them clean.
• Start a compost pile. Using compost when you plant adds water-holding organic matter to the soil.
  

In the Bathroom

• If your shower can fill a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, then replace it with a water-efficient showerhead.
• Time your shower to keep it under 5 minutes. You'll save up to 1000 gallons a month.
• Turn off the water while you brush your teeth and save 4 gallons a minute. That's 200 gallons a week for a family of four.
• Make sure your toilet flapper doesn't stick open after flushing.
• Drop that tissue in the trash instead of flushing it and save gallons every time.

In the Yard

• Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway or sidewalk and save 80 gallons of water every time.
• Remember to weed your lawn and garden regularly. Weeds compete with other plants for nutrients, light, and water. While fertilizers promote plant growth, they also increase water consumption. Apply the minimum amount of fertilizer needed.
• Adjust your watering schedule to the season. Water your summer lawn every third day and your winter lawn every fifth day.
• Plant during the spring or fall when the watering requirements are lower.

On the Go

• Designate one bottle for your drinking water each day. This will cut down on the number of times you and restaurants you visit run dishwashers. 
• Use a commercial car wash that recycles water. 
• While staying in a hotel or even at home, consider reusing your towels.
• When you have ice left in your cup from a take-out restaurant, don't throw it in the trash, dump it on a plant. 
• When you are washing your hands, don't let the water run while you lather.

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