19 Painless Ways to Save Water

1. Fix those faucet, toilet, showerhead leaks.
2. Use the dishwasher and washing machine only with full loads.
3. Don’t run water continuously for vegetable and dish washing.
4. Don’t let the water run while brushing your teeth or shaving.
5. Use a broom to clean driveways, walks, patio.
6. Use a sponge and a bucket of water to wash the car.
7. Take showers rather than baths, keep them, short.
8. Don’t use the toilet as a trash can.
9. Water the lawn in early morning or evening to avoid evaporation.
10. Keep grass at least two inches high to shade roots.
11. Aerate regularly, and use mulch to reduce evaporation.
12. Plant native or drought-resistant grass and plants. Better yet, Xeriscape.
13. Water trees slowly, deeply, infrequently, to encourage deep rooting.
14. Don’t run tap to get cold water. Instead, keep a bottle in the refrigerator.
15. Install aerators on bathroom and kitchen faucets.
16. Install low-flow toilet (1.6 gal per flush)
17. Install low-flow showerhead
18. Insulate water heater and pipes.
19. Ask PCWD, your water provider, for more water conservation ideas.