TEN TIPS FOR REDUCING YOUR WATER BILL

1. Only wash full loads with your dishwasher and laundry washer. A partial load can use the same amount of water, but you will be washing more often

2. If replacing a dishwasher or washing machine, replace it with a high efficiency model.

3. Use a low-flow shower head. This can easily cut the water used during a shower in half.

4. Replace the aerators on your kitchen and bathroom sink faucets. This is the part that screws onto the end of the faucet and controls the flow of water

5. Turn off the water when not in use while brushing your teeth or shaving.

6. Replace your toilet with a low-flow model, or install a tank bag or adjustable flapper, which reduces how much water is needed to fill the tank.

7. Use a rain barrel attached to your downspout to collect water. This can then be used for watering plants or washing your car.

8. Water your lawn at night. This allows the water to sink into the ground without evaporating in the mid-day heat.

9. Keep water in the fridge to have cold water available without running the tap until it cools.  Or add an ice cube to cool it down.

10. Check for leaky faucets or toilets and get them repaired. These leaks can waste thousands of gallons of water in a year.