Education
Indoor Water Conservation Tips
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Only run the dishwasher and clothes washer when they are fully loaded.
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Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator or the microwave instead of running water over it.
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When washing dishes by hand, use two basins—one for washing and one for rinsing—rather than letting the water run.
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Repair dripping faucets and leaky toilets. Dripping faucets waste about 2,000 gallons of water each year. Leaky
toilets waste as much as 200 gallons each day.
Outdoor Water Conservation Tips
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To maintain a healthy lawn, water no more than every 3 to 5 days in the summer and 10 to 14 days in the winter.
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To prevent water loss from evaporation, water your lawn in the early morning, late afternoon, or evening. Avoid watering
when it is windy.
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Use a broom, rather than a hose, to clean sidewalks and driveways.
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If you have a swimming pool, cover it when it’s not in use. You’ll cut the loss of water through evaporation by 90
percent.
Courtesy of the American Water Works Association
