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Doing simple, everyday things can save tens of thousands of gallons of water a year in your household. Use this app to learn how to save water easily and to visualize exactly how you are contibuting.
To get started, progress through each block, and note only if you are willing to do each task. Are you ready?
Rather than using a continuously running tap, save three gallons per day by filling the bottom of your sink with a few inches of water to rinse off your razor.
You can literally cut your water usage during baths in half with this easy technique. You can save over 18 gallons per use if you have a standard bath tub.
Compared with older models, low-flow toilets save the average U.S. household (2.64 people) about 25 gallons of water per day, or more than 9,000 gallons per year. Read more to become an informed shopper, so you can make the best purchase.
Fill a basin or sink with water to wash your hands instead of using running water to save 4 gallons per day.
Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth to save 3 gallons per day
Installing flow restrictors or low-flow shower heads can save 500 to 800 gallons per month.
By reducing your shower time by even one or two minutes a day you can save up to 9,131 Gallons per year.
Rather than using a continuous stream, fill your sink halfway to wash dishes to save 20 gallons per day.
Use short cycles for everything except for the dirtiest dishes. Short cycles save 9 gallons per use and work just as well.
Faucet aerators reduce the amount of excess water that travels through your sink by mixing air into the water stream which saves almost 3 gallons a day. A new aerator will pay for itself before the first year.
Leaking faucets can quickly turn small droplets of water into gallons. Save over 20 Gallons a day by repairing leaks.
"If you irrigate your lawn in the middle of the day, evaporation prevents 14 percent of the water from reaching the plants’ roots. Watering the lawn in the early morning or evening can save the typical home owner 87 gallons a week" Learn more
"The average single-family home pours at least 25,000 gallons of water a year on the lawn―more than double the amount used inside. People are smarter than automatic sprinklers: Watering with a hose is at least twice as efficient.
When using a shorter cycle on your washing machine, you will wash your clothes just as well, and save 33 Gallons per use
By using a re-fillable water bottle rather than plastic, you not only save large amounts of money, but you also eliminate all the water needed to produce platic bottles.
"Products made from 100 percent recycled paper require much less water in their manufacturing than do those made from virgin paper. If your family goes through four rolls of paper towels a week, choosing recycled reduces waste significantly."
Prevent daily evaporation by using a pool cover to save 30 gallons per day
Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants to reduce the amount of water needed to irrigate your lawn. This method will save over 750 gallons per month
Longer grass will reduce evaporation, so keep your lawnmower one notch higher to save approximately 500 gallons per month.
Water your grass only when it needs it. Step on your grass. If it springs back, when you lift your foot, it doesn't need water. This method will save between 750-1,500 gallons per month.
Water your lawn 1 to 2 days a week instead of 5 days a week to save more than 800 gallons per month
Only run your washer machine and dishwasher when you have a full load ready to save 300 to 800 gallons per month.
Don't defrost frozen foods with running water. Either plan ahead by placing frozen items in the refrigerator overnight or defrost them in the microwave. This method will save 50 to 150 gallons per month
Refrain from using your toilet as a trashcan or ashtray to save 400 to 600 gallons per month.
When washing dishes by hand, use the least amount of detergent possible to minimize rinse water needed. This method saves 50 to 150 gallons per month.
Keep water cool by keeping a container in the refrigerator instead of waiting for it to cool down at the tap to save 200 to 300 gallons a month.
Throw away or compost leftovers to save 50 to 150 gallons a month.