Water Conservation Tips

Check out some of our water saving/conservation tips below.

Repair leaky faucets, fixtures, and pipes
Turn water off while washing dishes
Use garbage disposals sparingly-opt instead to compost vegetable scraps and yard clippings
Scrape dishes – don’t rinse before putting them in the dishwasher
Rinse produce in a pan of water-use remaining water to water plants
Keep tap water in the refrigerator for drinking
Load up the dishwasher and waiting till you have a full load
Feed the compost pile versus the sink
Wash fruits and vegetables in a basin and scrub with a brush
Replace your old dishwasher with an Energy Star Model will lower your bill by 38% less water usage

Repair leaky faucets, fixtures, and pipes
Check toilet leaks by adding food coloring to tank, if color appears in bowl, you have a leak (learn how with this YouTube video)
Install low-flow shower head, learn more about showerheads on the EPA website
Take a shower instead of a bath
Never use toilet to dispose of trash
Reduce shower time
Turn water off while brushing teeth or shaving
Fill the sink with a bit of water to clean your razor while shaving
Replace old toilets with a new low-volume flush toilet that uses 1.28 gallons per flush

Use sprinklers that produce large water droplets not mist
Set sprinkler system to 1” every 5 days
Use drip irrigation for flower beds, trees, shrubs
Condition soil with mulch or compost
Set lawnmower high-taller grass holds moisture better
Do not water drives, streets, or sidewalks
Fill a bucket to wash cars – use hose for rinsing only
Compost yard clippings
Grow native and adapted plants that thrive on less water and can take Texas heat. Visit Texas SmartScape.

Wash only full loads when possible
Use lowest water setting for light/partial loads
Use cold water when possible to save energy
Buy/use Energy Star appliances to cut down on water use (read more on the Energy Star website)