Water Conservation Tips

Water conservation is the practice of actively conserving and lowering the water usage for a household. If you are looking to reduce your water bill each quarter or are just looking for places to reduce spending, a great first step is conserving the amount of water you use. Check out these helpful, simple tips below to get started!

Kitchen

When washing dishes by hand, don’t let water run.
If your dishwasher is new, cut back on rinsing. Newer models clean more thoroughly than older ones.
Soak pots and pans instead of letting water run while you scrape them clean.
Don’t use running water to thaw food.
Keep a pitcher of drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap.
Select the proper pan size for cooking. Large pans may require more cooking water than necessary.

Bathroom

If your shower fills a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, replace the showerhead with a WaterSense labeled model.
Time your shower to keep it under 5 minutes or shorten your shower by a minute or two and you can save up to 150 gallons per month.
Toilet leaks can be silent. Be sure to test your toilet for leaks at least once a year. Free test kits are available at the Maple Shade Tax Office (200 Stiles Ave) or Maple Shade Wastewater Treatment Plant (432 W Park Ave).
When running a bath, plug the bathtub before turning on the water and adjust the temp as it fills.
Upgrade older toilets with water-saving WaterSense labeled models.
If your toilet flapper doesn’t close properly after flushing, replace it.
Turn off the water while you brush your teeth and save up to 4 gallons a minute.
Plug the sink instead of running the water to rinse your razor off.
Turn off the water while washing your hair.
When washing your hands, turn the water off while you lather.
Take 5-minute showers instead of baths.
Install water-saving aerators on all of your faucets.
Check your faucets and showerheads for leaks.

General

When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load.
Monitor your water bill for unusually high use. Your bill and water meter are tools that can help you discover leaks.
Learn how to use your water meter to check for leaks.
Rewards kids for the water-saving tips they follow.
Check all hoses, connectors, and faucets regularly for leaks.
Run your washer and dishwasher only when they are full.

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Water Conservation Tips

Kitchen

When washing dishes by hand, don’t let water run.

If your dishwasher is new, cut back on rinsing. Newer models clean more thoroughly than older ones.

Soak pots and pans instead of letting water run while you scrape them clean.

Don’t use running water to thaw food.

Keep a pitcher of drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap.

Select the proper pan size for cooking. Large pans may require more cooking water than necessary.

Bathroom

If your shower fills a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, replace the showerhead with a WaterSense labeled model.

Time your shower to keep it under 5 minutes or shorten your shower by a minute or two and you can save up to 150 gallons per month.

Toilet leaks can be silent. Be sure to test your toilet for leaks at least once a year. Free test kits are available at the Maple Shade Tax Office (200 Stiles Ave) or Maple Shade Wastewater Treatment Plant (432 W Park Ave).

When running a bath, plug the bathtub before turning on the water and adjust the temp as it fills.

Upgrade older toilets with water-saving WaterSense labeled models.

If your toilet flapper doesn’t close properly after flushing, replace it.

Turn off the water while you brush your teeth and save up to 4 gallons a minute.

Plug the sink instead of running the water to rinse your razor off.

Turn off the water while washing your hair.

When washing your hands, turn the water off while you lather.

Take 5-minute showers instead of baths.

Install water-saving aerators on all of your faucets.

Check your faucets and showerheads for leaks.

General

When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load.

Monitor your water bill for unusually high use. Your bill and water meter are tools that can help you discover leaks.

Learn how to use your water meter to check for leaks.

Rewards kids for the water-saving tips they follow.

Check all hoses, connectors, and faucets regularly for leaks.

Run your washer and dishwasher only when they are full.