Some states like California adopt bills to conserve water. You’re only allowed X amount of flow in the shower, X amount of gallons per day, etc. Though a lot Californians have complained about this, many love the fact that their water bills are much lower now. But conserving water is more of a global concern. Only 3% of all the worlds water is fresh water, and less than 1% of that makes up our drinking supply. Conserving water is in everyone’s best interest.

Number ONE:
Waste not, want not. If you have water about to pour down a drain, reconsider. Your plants would absolutely love a drink of water. They don’t care if it’s not entirely clean.

Number TWO:
Make sure that you have no leaking drains, valves or faucets in your home. Apart from being annoying, a leaking faucet can add up to big bucks and hundreds of gallons of water over time.

Number THREE:
Avoid unnecessary flushing of your toilet. If you’re discarding paper, and/or any other waste, use a trashcan if at all possible. Each flush is around 2-5 gallons of water. Repeated flushing can also result in your toilet wearing down, causing leaks. Cut out the excessive flushing and extend its life while you’re conserving water.

Number FOUR:
Don’t fill your tubs all the way up and make your showers shorter. If you want to relax with hot water, take a hot bath. Don’t stand under the shower for 20 minutes. If you want a bath, don’t fill your tub too much. There’s a great thing called displacement. Believe it or not, the water level will rise to the appropriate height once you lay in the tub.

Number FIVE:
Insulate pipes so you get hot water faster. Letting the water run to heat up can take a while and waste gallons of water down the drain. You can also put a bowl or container under to use in tip #1.