Bathroom

1. #23

   If your shower fills a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, replace the showerhead with a WaterSense® labeled model.

2. #24

   Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you’ll save up to 150 gallons per month.

3. #25

   Time your shower to keep it under 5 minutes. You’ll save up to 1,000 gallons per month.

4. #26

   Toilet leaks can be silent! Be sure to test your toilet for leaks at least once a year.

5. #27

   Put food coloring in your toilet tank. If it seeps into the bowl without flushing, there’s a leak. Fix it and start saving gallons.

6. #28

   When running a bath, plug the bathtub before turning on the water. Adjust the temperature as the tub fills.

7. #29

   Upgrade older toilets with water-saving WaterSense® labeled models.

8. #30

   If your toilet flapper doesn’t close properly after flushing, replace it.

9. #31

   Use a WaterSense® labeled showerhead. They’re inexpensive, easy to install, and can save you up to 750 gallons a month.

10. #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.

11. #33

    If your toilet was installed before 1992, purchasing a WaterSense® labeled toilet can reduce the amount of water used for each flush.

12. #34

    Consider buying a dual-flush toilet. It has two flush options: a half-flush for liquid waste and a full-flush for solid waste.

13. #35

    Plug the sink instead of running the water to rinse your razor and save up to 300 gallons a month.

14. #36

    Turn off the water while washing your hair and save up to 150 gallons a month.

15. #37

    When washing your hands, turn the water off while you lather.

16. #38

    Take 5-minute showers instead of baths. A full bathtub requires up to 70 gallons of water.

17. #39

    Install water-saving aerators on all of your faucets.

18. #40

    Drop tissues in the trash instead of flushing them and save water every time.

19. #41

    Look for WaterSense® labeled toilets, sink faucets, urinals and showerheads.

20. #42

    One drip every second adds up to five gallons per day! Check your faucets and showerheads for leaks.

21. #43

    While you wait for hot water, collect the running water and use it to water plants.