10 Ways To Conserve Water

When it comes to conserving water, small adjustments can have a big impact. Here you can sort through nearly 10 water-saving tips. 

1. When washing your hands, turn the water off while you lather.
2. Take 5-minute showers instead of baths. A full bathtub requires up to 70 gallons of water.
3. One drip every second adds up to five gallons per day! Check your faucets and showerheads for leaks.
4. Teach children to turn off faucets tightly after each use.
5. Put decorative fountains on timers and use only during work or daylight hours. Check for leaks if you have automatic refilling devices.
6. Wash company vehicles at commercial car washers that recycle water.
7. Avoid overseeding your lawn with winter grass. Ryegrass needs water every few days, whereas Dormant Bermuda grass needs water monthly.
8. Let your lawn go dormant (brown) during the winter. Dormant grass only needs to be watered every three to four weeks, less if it rains.
9. Next time you add or replace a flower or shrub, choose a low-water-use plant and save up to 550 gallons each year.
10. Drop tissues in the trash instead of flushing them and save water every time.