Kids Tips
- #1
There are a number of ways to save water, and they all start with you.
- #2
When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the water run. Fill one basin with wash water and the other with rinse water.
- #5
Designate one glass for your drinking water each day, or refill a water bottle. This will cut down on the number of glasses to wash.
- #8
Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap.
- #11
Keep a pitcher of drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap. This way, every drop goes down you and not the drain.
- #15
If you accidentally drop ice cubes, don’t throw them in the sink. Drop them in a house plant instead.
- #18
When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load.
- #19
Washing dark clothes in cold water saves water and energy, and helps your clothes retain their color.
- #24
Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you’ll save up to 150 gallons per month.
- #25
Time your shower to keep it under 5 minutes. You’ll save up to 1,000 gallons per month.
- #32
Turn off the water while you brush your teeth and save up to 4 gallons a minute. That’s up to 200 gallons a week for a family of four.
- #36
Turn off the water while washing your hair and save up to 150 gallons a month.
- #37
When washing your hands, turn the water off while you lather.
- #38
Take 5-minute showers instead of baths. A full bathtub requires up to 70 gallons of water.
- #40
Drop tissues in the trash instead of flushing them and save water every time.
- #44
Teach children to turn off faucets tightly after each use.
- #45
Watch the Home Water Challenge video or use the Home Water Audit Calculator to see where you can save water.
- #46
When the kids want to cool off, use the sprinkler in an area where your lawn needs it most.
- #47
Encourage your school system and local government to develop and promote water conservation among children and adults.
- #48
Play fun games while learning how to save water!
- #51
Reward kids for the water-saving tips they follow.
- #52
Avoid recreational water toys that require a constant flow of water.
- #55
Be a leak detective! Check all hoses, connectors, and faucets regularly for leaks.
- #57
See a leak you can’t fix? Tell a parent, teacher, employer, or property manager, or call a handyman.
- #58
At home or while staying in a hotel, reuse your towels.
- #59
Make suggestions to your employer or school about ways to save water and money.
- #123
Don’t overfill the pool. Lower water levels will reduce water loss due to splashing.
- #124
Keep water in the pool when playing, it will save water.
- #131
Use a hose nozzle or turn off the water while you wash your car. You’ll save up to 100 gallons every time.
- #132
Wash your pets outdoors, in an area of your lawn that needs water.
- #133
When cleaning out fish tanks, give the nutrient-rich water to your non-edible plants.
- #134
When you give your pet fresh water, don’t throw the old water down the drain. Use it to water your trees or shrubs.
- #135
Use a broom instead of a hose to clean patios, sidewalks and driveways, and save water every time.