Indoor Water Conservation in the home has become an issue of high priority for water utilities across the country as states are faced with competing needs for finite water supplies, and as changing weather patterns have brought drought-like conditions to many communities during summer months. Even in regions where water seems abundant, water conservation in the home is important. Conserving water can extend the life of septic systems by reducing soil saturation, and can reduce the amount of flow in municipal treatment systems. This is important because overloaded sewer systems can cause untreated sewage to enter and pollute local watersheds, lakes and rivers.