12 Tips to Save Water

Posted On: March 24, 2024

April is historically one of the driest months of the year and typically marks the peak demand season for water. Our Environmental Management Division offers 12 simple tips to lower your monthly water bill and do your part to save hundreds of gallons of water.

INDOORS

• Run your washing machine and dishwasher only when they are full.
• Use the shortest clothes washing cycle for lightly soiled loads; normal and permanent-press wash cycles use more water.
• Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator or microwave, not under running water.
• Scrape, don’t rinse, your dishes before loading in the dishwasher.
• Install high-efficiency shower heads, faucets, and toilets.

OUTDOORS

• Abide by water restrictions, which allow lawn irrigation twice a week during daylight saving time (March 10 to Nov. 3, 2024) and once a week during standard time.
• Check your home’s irrigation system for leaks.
• Make sure you have a functioning rain sensor if you have an automatic irrigation timer.
• Turn off your irrigation system and water only as needed.
• Don’t leave sprinklers unattended. Use a kitchen timer to remind yourself to turn sprinklers off.
• Use a hose with a shut-off nozzle when washing the car.
• Consider installing a rain barrel with a drip irrigation system for watering your landscaping. Rainwater is free and better for your plants because it doesn’t contain hard minerals.