• Fix leaking faucets, pipes, toilets, etc.

• Replace old fixtures; install water-saving devices in faucets, toilets and appliances.

• Wash only full loads of laundry.

• Do not use the toilet for trash disposal.

• Take shorter showers.

• Do not let the water run while shaving or brushing teeth.

• Soak dishes before washing.

• Run the dishwasher only when full.

OUTDOORS

• Water the lawn and garden in the early morning or evening.

• Use mulch around plants and shrubs.

• Repair leaks in faucets and hoses.

• Use water-saving nozzles.

• Use water from a bucket to wash your car, and save the hose for rinsing.