1. Check faucets and pipes for leaks.

2. Take shorter showers.

3. Turn off the water after you wet your toothbrush.

4. Use your dishwasher and clothes washer for only full loads.

5. Minimize use of kitchen sink garbage disposal.

6. Water your lawn only when it needs it.

7. Use a broom, not a hose, to clean driveways and sidewalks.

8. Don’t water the gutter.

9. Keep a bottle of drinking water in the fridge.

10. Install water-saving shower heads and low-flow aerators.