Average citizens.

Save water Through simple, everyday tasks.

Here are some simple ways to make a difference in saving water as an average citizen!

1.) Reduce water usage in your everyday activities.

No matter what it is — when showering, washing dishes, brushing teeth, gardening, etc, you can save water and make a huge impact on the environment!

For example, according to UNICEF, turning off the water while brushing your teeth for 2 minutes, twice a day can save you up to 3,000 gallons a year!

A great way to cut down on water waste use is to turn off the shower after putting on soap and turning it back on when washing.

2.) Install water-efficient fixtures at home and fix leaks.

Fix your leaks. According to National Geographic, on average, 14% of your indoor use of water is lost to leaks. Repair leaky faucets and toilets.

You can check your toilets for leaks by putting a little food coloring or dye, and waiting for 15-30 minutes to check whether or not the color still appears. If it does, you have a leak!

According to the EPA, you can save more than $380 annually from retrofitting with WaterSense labeled fixtures and ENERGY STAR certified appliances. 13,000 gallons of water and $130 in water costs can be saved per year by replacing old, inefficient toilets with WaterSense labeled models. When installing a WaterSense labeled toilet, showerhead and faucet aerator in the home’s main bathroom, you can cover the costs used to buy it in 1 year with the water saved!