Saving Inside The House
- Cut your shower time by two minutes. A low flow showerhead uses 2½-3 gallons per minute. If you have a non-conserving showerhead, purchasing a low-flow one could help you save 15 gallons per shower.(Saves 6 gallons)
- Turn off your faucet while brushing your teeth. A bathroom faucet uses 6 gallons per minute. Wet your brush, turn off the water, brush, then turn on to rinse.(Saves 6 gallons)
- Turn off your faucet while shaving. Partially fill your sink with water to clean the blade.(Saves 6-12 gallons)
- Fix faucet leaks. A steady dripping leak wastes 15-20 gallons of water per day. Glendale's "No Water Waste" Ordinance requires that leaks be repaired within 72 hours of discovery.(Saves 20 gallons)
- Fill the bath tub half full. A full bath tub uses 36 gallons of water.(Saves 18 gallons)
- Wash only full loads; reduce by one load per week. A clothes washer uses 30 gallons per load.(Saves 30 gallons)
- Wash only full loads and reduce by one load per week. A dishwasher uses 15 gallons per load.(Saves 15 gallons)
- Capture your tap water. While you wait for the water to get hot, catch the flow in a bucket or watering can. Use this water on your house plants or in your garden.(Saves 200-300 gallons)
- Keep a container of drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running faucet for a cool drink.(Saves 200-300 gallons)
Saving Outside The House
- Don't leave the hose running while washing your car. Use a nozzle with an automatic shut off and a sponge and pail of soapy water.(Saves 10 gallons per minute)
- Do you have a swimming pool? Use a pool cover.(Save 30 gallons per day)
- Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and walkways.(Save 150 gallons each washing)
- Don't let your children play with a running garden hose.(Save 10 gallons per minute)