Things You'll Need:
- discipline
- commitment
- awareness
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Step 1
(My father's advice ever since) Don’t keep the water running while brushing teeth, washing face, shaving and scrubbing/soaping dishes.
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Step 2
Adjust your water heater temperature to 130 degrees.
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Step 3
Fix leaks and drips immediately.
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Step 4
Switch to water-saving fixtures like low-flow shower head, toilets and faucets.
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Step 5
Water Bottle in the tankIf you have an old toilet, fill a plastic bottle with water and place it in the tank. Some put a brick or two in the toilet tank. The tank uses less water to refill as the water bottle or a brick takes up space.
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Step 6
Turn off water while soaping upTake shorter showers and turn off the water while soaping up.
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Step 7
Wash full loads when washing clothes and dishes.
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Step 8
Water lawn according to the season.Water your lawn as needed. Better yet, use a rain barrel to collect water from your gutter to irrigate your garden. Use your sprinkler system according to the season.
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Step 9
When you wash your driveway, use a broom instead of a hose.
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Step 10
When washing your car, use a bucket instead of a hose. If you want to feel good, support your church, schools or other organizations that offer car wash. You're not only conserving water but you're also helping your church and local organizations.
Comments
jull14 said
on 6/23/2009 Excellent article and very helpful, thanks for sharing with us
1InternetSmarty said
on 4/1/2009 Super water conservation tips. Thank you. Five stars.
FrazzledNanny said
on 3/8/2009 We do all of the above! Thanks for the article. 5*
missnice104 said
on 7/29/2008 Very good article, and challenging for some people that take advantage of our water supply!!!
missnice104 said
on 7/29/2008 This was just a very good article. I really liked it, especially the part about supporting your church. It was good all around though.