Turn off the water while brushing your teeth, shampooing your hair, scrubbing your body in the shower, shaving, or washing dishes. These simple habits can save up to 8 gallons per day per person, helping reduce unnecessary water waste.

Limit showers to 5 minutes or less. Each minute you cut from your shower saves about 2.5 gallons of water, which can add up to significant conservation over time.

Helpful tip: Turn the water off while you're applying and scrubbing soap to your hair and body then turn the water on to rinse. 

Repair leaking faucets, pipes, sprinklers, and toilets ASAP! A single drip per second can waste up to 3,000 gallons a year. Fixing leaks saves water and reduces your utility bills.

Choose drought-resistant and native plants that require less water. Native plants are adapted to local climates, needing less water and reducing the need for irrigation, saving time and resources.

Here are some drought tolerant plants & native plants by state from Nature Hills Nursery, America's Largest Online Plant Nursery.

Set up rain barrels to collect rainwater for garden use. Rainwater harvesting reduces reliance on municipal water systems and provides free, eco-friendly irrigation for your plants.

Helpful tip: If you live in a region with low rainfall, you can collect the water while waiting for your shower to heat up and use it to irrigate your plants.

Collect greywater (e.g., water from washing vegetables or dishes) for watering plants or flushing toilets. Repurposing greywater reduces water waste and maximizes the use of already-consumed water.

Only run dishwashers and washing machines when fully loaded. Washing full loads maximizes water efficiency, saving significant amounts of water and energy.

Use low-flow showerheads, faucets, and toilets. These fixtures reduce water usage by up to 50%, conserving water without sacrificing performance.

Replace older dishwashers and washing machines with energy and water efficient models. These appliances use less water and energy, lowering utility costs and conserving resources.

Add mulch around plants and garden beds to retain soil moisture. Mulch helps the soil retain water longer, reducing the need for frequent watering and preventing water evaporation.

If you have a pool, cover it when it’s not in use. Pool covers prevent up to 95% of water evaporation, saving thousands of gallons of water over time.

Use toilets with two flush options, one for liquid waste and a stronger flush for solid waste. Dual-flush toilets reduce water usage by up to 67% compared to traditional toilets, saving thousands of gallons annually.