Inside Tips
Inside Conservation Tips
The average person uses 70 gallons of water per day as shown in this chart.
The following is a list of ways you can save water inside your house:
Reduce shower time to a 5 minute maximum and install a low-flow shower head
Wash your vegetables in a basin rather than under running water
Flushing uses more water than anything indoors so flush only when necessary. Installing a water-conserving model will reduce the water used by 50%.
Fill basin or open tap as needed. When shaving, fill the basin to save water. Don't let the water run while brushing teeth. Install a flow restrictor in the faucet.
Scrape dishes off instead of rinsing. Use a water-conserving model dishwasher. When washing by hand, don't let the water run. Instead, fill the basin with the water you will need to do the job.
Use the load selector to match the water level to the size of the load, or do only full loads.
Find them by checking pipes, hoses and connections. Have leaks repaired quickly. An easy way to determine if you have any leaks is to read your water meter at night after all water use, then read the meter in the morning before any water use.
Savings By Gallons
| Activity | Usage | Conservation | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower | 39 | low-flow head | 19 |
| Bath | 37.5 | fill half than normal | 27 |
| Toilet | 26.25 | ULV toilet | 18.25 |
| Shaving | 21.25 | don't let water run (fill sink) | 20.25 |
| Brushing Teeth | 8.75 | don't let water run | 7.75 |
| Dishwasher | 12 | water conserving model | 6.25 |
| Dishwashing by hand | 25 | fill sink - don't let water run | 22 |
| Laundry | 42.5 | front-loading machine | 9.5 |
| Total Use | 233.75 | Total Savings | 168.25 |