Sinks and Showers Check for leaks in faucets and shower heads One drip every second can add up to 5 gallons per day. Most often, this leak is just a worn gasket, which is inexpensive and easy to replace. Install low-flow shower heads If your shower fills a 1-gallon...
Toilet Check your toilet for leaks Toilets can waste as much as 200 gallons (or more) of water per day. They also account for the primary source of leaks in a household. To check if your toilet has a leak, put a few drops of food coloring in the toilet tank and wait...
Cooking Select the proper pan size for cooking Large pans may require more cooking water than necessary. Cooking foods in as little water as possible also helps retain more nutrients. Don’t use running water to thaw food Defrost food in the refrigerator. Soak...
Faucets Update your equipment Faucets installed after 1994 use about 1.5 gallons per minute (older ones use 2.2 gallons), so rinse efficiently. Install aerators Aerators are inexpensive, easy to install and can reduce the flow of a faucet to less than 1 gallon per...
Dishwashers Use your dishwasher Washing dishes by hand can use more than 20 gallons of water while a dishwasher only uses 15 gallons or less. Install a water and energy efficient dishwasher Save 3 to 8 gallons per load (as well as save energy) with an Energy Star® or...
