Without water life cannot be sustained.

Our bodies are made of water, we drink water for hydration, vegetation continues because of water, water is used in various manufacturing, including food production; if we do not learn to reduce water contamination and reduce
the amount of water waste our life as we know it will come to an end.

86 Ways to Reduce Water Waste 

1. Wash dishes by filling one side up with water and soap and the other with plain water. Wash in one and dip, rinse, and dry in the other.
2. Use air-cooled appliances for significant water savings.
3. Diffuse water run off, walkways and sidewalks being watered by adjusting sprinklers.
4. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month by running full loads of dishes and laundry.
5. Steep slopes and isolated areas save water by installing shrubs and ground cover.
6. Check pool pumps and spas for leaks and make sure to cover them when not in use.
7. Compost vegetable food waste instead of using the garbage disposal.
8. Plant in the fall to take better use of rain fall.
9. Keep cold tap water in the frig to avoid waiting for tap water to cool while running. .
10. Monitor water bills to identify leaks.
11. Follow watering laws.
12. Grab a bowl and fill with water thwn clean your vegetables in it.
13. Organic mulch retains moisture and saves water, time and money.
14. Broom off walkways, patios, and driveways.
15. Use water-efficient showerheads.
16. Use the water used for rinsing fruits and vegetables, then reuse it to water houseplants.
17. Split watering time into shorter periods to allow for better absorption.
18. Check outdoor faucets, sprinklers and hoses for leaks.
19. Check the soil surface and if it is still moist then hold off on watering.
20. When buying new appliances, buy ones with cycle and load size adjustments.
21. Lessen shower times by a minute or two and save up to 150 gallons per month.
22. Use water efficient toilets.
23. Adjust lawn mowers to a higher setting. Taller lawn shades roots and holds soil moisture bette.
24. Use the waste water from fish tanks to plants.
25. Use sprinklers for large areas of grass. Water small patches by hand to avoid waste.
26. By fixing leaky tpilets it can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
27. When running a bath, plug the tub before turning the water on, then adjust the temperature as the tub fills up.
28. Use water from rooftops to water plants.
29. USe the same glass all day or refill bottles with water to reduce the amount of dishes used in a day.
30. Rain sensors for irrigation controlles stop sprinklers fro running during rain.
31. Defrost food in the refrigerator versus filling the sink with water.
32. Use drip irrigation for shrubs and trees to apply water directly to roots.
33. By fixing leaky faucets it can save around 140 gallons a week.
34. Landscape with more plants and shrubs versus lawn.
35. Match the appropriate water level to the size of thelaundry load.
36. Turn off faucets tightly after each use.
37. Check sprinkler system valves for leaks and keep the sprinkler heads in good shape.
38. Soak pots and pans overnight instead of letting the water run while you scrape them clean.
39. Avoid watering lawns on windy days to avoid water blowing away or evaporating.
40. Water plants deeply and less frequently to encourage deep root growth and drought tolerance.
41. Group plants with the same watering needs together to avoid overwatering some while underwatering others.
42. Layer organic materiasl on the surface of plant beds to minimize weed growth that competes for water.
43. Use organic or slow release fertilizer to promote drought tolerant landscape.
44. Trickling or cascading fountains lose less water to evaporation than those spraying water into the air.
45. Don’t wash your vehicle at home, use commercial car washes that recycles water.
46. Turn off the water while brushing teeth.
47. Reduce watering based on rainfall.
48. Learn how to shut off your automatic watering system in case it malfunctions or you get an unexpected rain.
49. Use kitchen timer when running a hose which can discharge up to 10 gallons a minute.
50. Replace broken toilet flaps.
51. Plant low water use plants for year-round landscape color and save up to 550 gallons each year.
52. Instant water heaters used in the kitchen reduces energy costs.
53. Cut back on rinse cycles in the dishwasher.
54. Select a turf mix or blend that matches your climate and site conditions.
55. When sprinklers are running let the kids run and have fun.
56. Bathing children together saves water.
57. Winterize outdoor spigots when temperatures dip below freezing to prevent pipes from leaking or bursting.
58. Insulate hot water pipes for more immediate hot water at the faucet and for energy savings.
59. If you do wash your car at home, do it on the lawn.
60. Use the trash can over the toilet to throw away tissues.
61. Direct water from rain gutters and HVAC systems toward water-loving plants in the landscape for automatic water savings.
62. While washing the vehicel turn hose off. It can save up to 100 gallons every time.
63. Toilets installed before 1992 can have a displacement device installed to save water.
64. Setting cooling systems and water softeners for a minimum number of refills saves both water and chemicals.
65. Wash dark colors in cold water.
66. Allow leaf litter to accumulate on the soil to all soil to remain cooler and reduces evaporation.
67. Plant with finished compost to add water-holding and nutrient-rich organic matter to the soil.
68. Use sprinklers that deliver big drops of water close to the ground.
69. Left over water from cooked or steamed foods can be used to make a nutritious soup.
70. Turn off the water while washing hair can save up to 150 gallons a month.
71. Wash your pets outdoors in an area of your lawn that needs water.
72. Use appliances with the Energy Star symbol.
73. Apply water only as fast as the soil can absorb it.
74. Aerate your lawn at least once a year so water can reach the roots rather than run off the surface.
75. When washing dishes by hand, fill the sink basin or a large container with soap and rinse when all of the dishes have been soaped and scrubbed rinse them all at once.
76. Turn off the water when shaving and save up to 300 gallons a month.
77. Use pets dirty water and recyle it to water plants.
78. Drop an ice cube skip throwing it awy. Instead put it in a house plant.
79. Brush teeth and wash faces in the shower.
80. Reuse bath towels and wash clothes at home or in a hotel.
81. Backflush from pools can be used to water lawns, plants, and ground covers.
82. Use ice cubes for hanging baskets, planters and pots under the moss or dirt to eliminate overflow.
83. Leftover ice in cupscan be dumped it on a plants.
84. Check with your city to see of grey water can be used on lawns versus going to the sewer.
85. Keep a bucket in the shower to catch water as it warms up or runs. Use this water to flush toilets or water plants.
86. Turn water off when washing hands.