10 Ways To Conserve Water in Your Home

10 Ways to Conserve Water in Your Home Turn off the faucet while you are brushing your teeth, shaving, washing your hands, etc. Catch the cold water that comes out of the faucet while you are waiting for the hot water Install low-flow shower heads and faucets or faucet aerators Wash full loads of laundry Do less laundry Check your plumbing for leaks, especially leaking toilets and faucets Take shorter showers Use your garbage disposal sparingly Covert your toilet to low flush Get or create a dual flush toilet Main Usage of Water in Homes Toilet Flushing 30% Personal Washing 21% Showers 12% Washing Clothes 13% Washing Up 8% Outdoor 7% Other 5% Drinking 4% Sources http://www.plumbinggurus.com http://www.lcra.org http://www.wikihow.com http://www.waterwise.org.uk