Available Tips

• Water your lawn only when it needs it or set your sprinklers for more days in between watering.
• Fix leaky faucets and plumbing joints.
• Don’t run the hose while washing your car.
• Install water-saving shower heads or flow restrictors.
• Run only full loads in the washing machine and dishwasher.
• Shorten your showers.
• Clean your driveway with a broom instead of a hose.
• Don’t use your toilet as an ashtray or wastebasket.
• Adjust your sprinklers so only your lawn is watered.
• Think about a green roof!
• Don’t use bottle water, see alternatives.

Resources

• Easy Ways to Manage Your Stormwater (PDF)
• Have Water On the Go Without Bottled Water
• Rain Gardens (PDF)
• Utilize Rain Water Around Your House