Fix leaks; monitor meters for water use

Did you know that putting a few drops of food coloring in the toilet tank can help determine if and where there are leaks? Monitoring meters can help determine when more water than normal is being used.

Did you know? Leaks account for 14 percent of our water usage.

Install low flow fixtures and toilets

Do you know how much water the average faucet uses?

Kitchen sink:          2.2 gallons/minute

Showerhead:         1.5 to 2.5 gallons/minute

Bathroom sink:      1.5 to 2.2 gallons/minute

A 15-minute shower with a standard (2.5 gallons/minute) showerhead takes 37 gallons of water. A 15 minute shower with a low-flow showerhead only takes 22 gallons of water. How much water does your morning shower take?

Not all toilets are made equal...

Standard toilet:         3.5 gallons/flush

Low flow toilet:         1.6 gallons/flush

Dual flush toilet:        0.8/1.6 gallons/flush

Composting toilet:    0 to <0.5 gallons/flush

Helpful Hint: Not ready to buy a new toilet? Replacing the water in the tank with a water bottle or milk jug filled with rocks will help reduce the water used.

Use less water

Turn off faucets