There are many effective ways to conserve water in and around your home. Look through this list for ways that will work for you. Many of these tips were collected from materials published by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD). Savings are based on a family of two adults and one child.
Indoor Water Conservation
| What you can do: |
How much you can save: |
| Turn off the water when you brush your teeth. |
3 gallons per day |
| Shorten your showers by one or two minutes |
5 gallons per day |
| Fix leaky faucets |
20 gallons per day |
| Wash only full loads of laundry |
15 and 50 gallons per load |
Outdoor Water Conservation
| What you can do: |
How much you can save: |
| Water your yard only before 8 a.m. to reduce evaporation and interference from wind. |
25 gallons per day |
| Install a smart sprinkler controller. |
40 gallons per day |
| Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks. |
150 gallons each time./TD> |
| Check your sprinkler system for leaks, overspray and broken sprinkler heads. |
500 gallons a month. |
You may also want to avoid:
- using water to clean, fill or maintain decorative foundations, unless the water is part of a recirculation system.
- serving water to customers in restaurants unless requested.