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Inside Conservation Tips

The average person uses 70 gallons of water per day as shown in this chart.

A pie chart showing the percentage of water usage for various household activities like shower, toilet, and laundry.
Image: Pie chart showing how much water we use per household action.

The following is a list of ways you can save water inside your house:

Showers 

Reduce shower time to a 5 minute maximum and install a low-flow shower head

Kitchen 

Wash your vegetables in a basin rather than under running water

Toilets 

Flushing uses more water than anything indoors so flush only when necessary. Installing a water-conserving model will reduce the water used by 50%.

Sinks 

Fill basin or open tap as needed. When shaving, fill the basin to save water. Don't let the water run while brushing teeth. Install a flow restrictor in the faucet.

Dishwashing 

Scrape dishes off instead of rinsing. Use a water-conserving model dishwasher. When washing by hand, don't let the water run. Instead, fill the basin with the water you will need to do the job.

Washing Machines 

Use the load selector to match the water level to the size of the load, or do only full loads.

Look for leaks 

Find them by checking pipes, hoses and connections. Have leaks repaired quickly. An easy way to determine if you have any leaks is to read your water meter at night after all water use, then read the meter in the morning before any water use.

Savings By Gallons

ActivityUsageConservationSavings
Shower39low-flow head19
Bath37.5fill half than normal27
Toilet26.25ULV toilet18.25
Shaving21.25don't let water run (fill sink)20.25
Brushing Teeth8.75don't let water run7.75
Dishwasher12water conserving model6.25
Dishwashing by hand25fill sink - don't let water run22
Laundry42.5front-loading machine9.5
Total Use233.75Total Savings168.25
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