Water is a precious resource.  Here are some tips to help you conserve water.

Conserve water in the bathroom

• Check your toilet leaks by putting a little food coloring in your toilet tank and do not flush for 30 minutes.  If the toilet is leaking, color will appear in the toilet and you know you have a leak that should be repaired immediately.
  
  

• Avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily.  Dispose of tissues, insects or other items in the waste basket rather than the toilet.
  
  

• Take shorter showers or take a bath instead. A partially filled tub uses less water than most showers.
  
  

• If taking a bath use the minimum amount of water needed and close the drain before turning on the water, adding hot water to warm the initial cold water.
  
  

• Don’t let water run while shaving or washing your face.

Conserve water in the kitchen and laundry

• Use your automatic dishwasher and washing machine for full loads only.
  
  

• If you wash dishes by hand, turn off water before rinsing.
  
  

• If you have a double sink, fill one with soapy water and the other with rinse water.
  
  

• Don’t let the faucet run while you clean vegetables.
  
  

• Don’t defrost frozen meat under running water.
  
  Keep a bottle of drinking water in the refrigerator rather than running tap water to cool off water for drinking.