Ways to Conserve Water 20 items ranked
Water is one of our most precious resources. This list offers some suggestions for conserving it.
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1.
Only run the dishwasher when full.
Fewer loads means less water usage.
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Take shorter showers.
Shorter showers can save gallons of water.
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Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth.
That clean, unused water just runs down the drain.
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Do only full loads of laundry.
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Replace dripping faucets.
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Use unfinished glasses of water on your plants.
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Collect rainwater.
This water is a freebie and can be used on the lawn, to wash your car, etc.
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Don't water your lawn everyday.
Your lawn can still stay green on a limited watering schedule.
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Wash your pets outdoors in an area of the lawn that needs water.
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Bathe your young children together.
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Don't run your sprinklers when it is raining.
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Go to a commercial car wash that recycles water.
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Don't put water features in your lawn.
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Install water-efficient showerheads.
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Defrost food in the refrigerator instead of under running water.
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Plug the bathtub before starting the water.
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Sweep your driveway and sidewalks instead of hosing them down.
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Spread mulch around outdoor plants to retain more water.
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19.
Replace leaking water heaters.
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Install low-flow toilets.
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