31. Direct downspouts and other runoff towards shrubs and trees, or collect and use for your garden.
#32. Designate one glass for your drinking water each day. This will cut down on the number of times you run your dishwasher.
#33. Reduce runoff that can be harmful to local waterways by altering the grade of your lawn to redirect fast flowing water to a mulched shrub bed at the low end of your yard.
#34. Install a rain shut-off device on your automatic sprinklers to eliminate unnecessary watering.
#35. Don't use running water to thaw food. Defrost food in the refrigerator for water efficiency and food safety.
#36. Choose a water-efficient drip irrigation system for trees, shrubs and flowers. Watering at the roots is very effective, be careful not to over water.
#37. Grab a wrench and fix that leaky faucet. It's simple, inexpensive, and can save 140 gallons a week.
#38. Reduce the amount of grass in your yard by planting shrubs, and ground cover with rock and granite mulching.
#39. When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load.
#40. Teach your children to turn the faucets off tightly after each use.
#41. Remember to check your sprinkler system valves periodically for leaks and keep the heads in good shape.
#42. Before you lather up, install a low-flow showerhead. They're inexpensive, easy to install, and can save your family more than 500 gallons a week.
#43. Soak your pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you scrape them clean.
#44. Don't water your lawn on windy days. After all, sidewalks and driveways don't need water.
#45. Water your plants deeply but less frequently to create healthier and stronger landscapes.
#46. Make sure you know where your master water shut-off valve is located. This could save gallons of water and damage to your home if a pipe were to burst.
#47. When watering grass on steep slopes, use a soaker hose to prevent wasteful runoff.
#48. Group plants with the same watering needs together to get the most out of your watering time.
#49. Remember to weed your lawn and garden regularly. Weeds compete with other plants for nutrients, light, and water.
#50. While fertilizers promote plant growth, they also increase water consumption. Apply the minimum amount of fertilizer needed.
#51. Avoid installing ornamental water features and fountains that spray water into the air. Trickling or cascading fountains lose less water to evaporation.
#52. Use a commercial car wash that recycles water.
#53. Avoid recreational water toys that require a constant flow of water.
#54. Turn off the water while you brush your teeth and save 3 gallons a minute. That's more than 1000 gallons a year.
#55. Buy a rain gauge to track how much rain or irrigation your yard receives. Check with your local water agency to see how much rain is needed to skip an irrigation cycle.
#56. Encourage your school system and local government to help develop and promote water saving behaviors among children and adults.
#57. Teach your family how to shut off your automatic watering systems. Turn sprinklers off if the system is malfunctioning or when a storm is approaching.
#58. Set a kitchen timer when watering your lawn or garden with a hose.
#59. Make sure your toilet flapper doesn't stick open after flushing, if it does, replace it.
#60. Make sure there are water-saving aerators on all of your faucets.