In the Home
Water is essential to each of us every day. But it’s a limited resource, so we all need to rethink the way we use water on a daily basis. By following these water-saving tips inside your home, you can help save water every day, whether or not California is in a drought:
Laundry Room
- Use the washing machine for full loads only to save water and energy
- Install a water-efficient clothes washer
Save: 16 Gallons/Load Find Rebates
Kitchen
- Run the dishwasher only when full to save water and energy.
- Install a water- and energy-efficient dishwasher.
Save: 3 to 8 Gallons/Load.Find Rebates
- Install aerators on the kitchen faucet to reduce flows to less than 1 gallon per minute.
Bathroom
- Install low-flow shower heads.
Save: 2.5 Gallons
- Take five minute showers instead of 10 minute showers.
Save: 12.5 gallons with a low flow showerhead, 25 gallons with a standard 5.0 gallon per minute showerhead.
- Fill the bathtub halfway or less.
Save: 12 Gallons
- Install a high-efficiency toilet.
Save: 19 Gallons Per Person/Day Find Rebates
- Install aerators on bathroom faucets.
Save: 1.2 Gallons Per Person/Day
- Turn water off when brushing teeth or shaving.
Save: Approximately 10 Gallons/Day
- Don't use the toilet as wastebasket.