Make Every Drop Count

Here is what you can do to help:

• Run dishwashers and washing machines only with full loads.
• Turn off the faucet when brushing teeth or shaving.
• Take shorter showers.
• Use a broom to clean sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas.
• Review monthly water bills to uncover possible leaks or over-consumption.
• Use toilets only to carry away sanitary waste.
• Use xeriscaping and native plants in your landscaping.
• Adjust irrigation schedules with weather in mind.
• Water early or late in the day.
• Adjust or replace sprinkler heads to eliminate the spraying of hard surfaces.
• Examine irrigation systems for leaks.
• Install drip and other deep-water irrigation systems.
• Use containers to catch and use rainwater.
• Install water-efficient appliances and fixtures.
• Track your business’s monthly water use to identify any changes.
• Work with other businesses to promote water conservation.

Water Facts:

• Every day the United States uses more than 380 billion gallons of water.
• The average American uses 140-170 gallons of water a day.
• You use five gallons of water by leaving the sink running while brushing your teeth.
• More than half of all residential water is used for landscaping.
• A dripping faucet can waste up to 2,000 gallons of water a month.
• Each glass of water at a restaurant takes two glasses to wash it.