More ways to conserve water

In the Sink:

1. Install a faucet aerator: These small, inexpensive contraptions are available at practically any home-improvement store. They easily twist onto your exsisting faucet and, by combining air with the water, can cut use by as much as 60 percent without scarificing a strong flow.

2. Hand-wash your dishes efficiently: If you don't own a dishwasher, or just have a small load to wash, fill one side of sink with hot, soapy water. After you wash and then rinse an item in the other side of the sink, don't leave the hot water running any longer than is necessary to clear the suds.

3. Rethink rinsing: In addition to more conservative methods of rinising just-washed dishes rinse your fruits and vegetables more creatively. Instead of a steady stream of cold running water, fill a bowl and wash the produce in that.

When using our washing machines:

1. Keep an eye on the size: If you are not washing an extra-large load of clothing, match the load size on the knob to the load size in your basket will help you save a large amount of water.

2. Consider an upgrade: More and more homeowners are opting for front-loading washing machines when it's time to replace their old models. That's because the front-loading style uses less water tumble the clothes and thus saves up to 40 percent more water than older models.

Other Ways:

1. Fit a water meter: By fitting a water meter you can raise your awareness and consequently reduce your water intake.

2. Check for leaks: Fix anything you find it leaking as a silent toilet leak could waste from 30 to 500 gallons every day.

3. Taking shorter showers

4. Turn off the tap when not in used.