Energy Conservation

Ways to Reduce Water Usage

• Install water-saving showerheads, faucets, and toilets.
• Take showers instead of baths.
• Take shorter showers.
• Use the light cycle when using a dishwasher on dishes that aren't extremely dirty. Try the same when using a washing machine.
•  Install a water softener if your water is "hard".
•  Water outdoor plants early in the morning or late in the evening to reduce the amount of water lost to evaporation.
• Use a public swimming pool instead of purchasing your own.
• Fix leaky pipes and plumbing fixtures in your home's plumbing system. Toilet tank leaks are easily detected by adding a few drops of food coloring to the water reservoir. If the water in the toilet bowl becomes dyed, water is leaking from the tank and the valve should be repaired or replaced.
•  Lower the water level of your toilet's water reservoir. Be careful not to lower it to the point that it does not flush adequately. If your toilet's flush mechanism does not allow an easy way to lower the water level, place a brick or glass jar filled with water into the water tank, clear of the flush mechanism, to displace water.