Here are some tip and tricks to help conserve water and lower your water bill!
1. When washing dishes by hand, don't let the water run. Fill one basin with wash water and the other with rinse water.
2. Install an instant water heater near your kitchen sink so you don't have to run the water while it heats up. This also reduces energy costs.
3. When shopping for a new dishwasher, use the Consortium for Energy Efficiency website to compare water use between models.
4. When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load.
5. Washing dark clothes in cold water saves water and energy, and helps your clothes retain their color.
6. When shopping for a new washing machine, compare resource savings among Energy Star models. Some can save up to 20 gallons of water per load.
7. Time your shower to keep it under 5 minutes. You'll save up to 1,000 gallons per month.
8. Toilet leaks can be silent! Be sure to test your toilet for leaks at least once a year.
9. If your toilet flapper doesn't close properly after flushing, be sure to replace it.
10. Turn off the water while you brush your teeth and save up to 4 gallons per minute!
11. Drop tissues in the trash instead of flushing them and save water every time.
12. Learn how to read your water meter to check for leaks.
13. Grab a wrench and fix that leaky faucet!
1. Water your summer lawns once every three to five days rather than for a short period every day.
2. Water during the cool part of the day, in the morning and evening. Don't water on windy days.
3. Plant drought-tolerant or low water-use plants and grasses.
4. Be a leak detective! Check all hoses, connectors and hose bibs regularly for leaks.
You can also visit the following links to learn more about water conservation and how you can lower your water costs and help the environment along the way!
Take Care Of Texas
Texas Conservation Alliance
Texas Water Development Board