| Method |
Approximate Water Savings |
Take a 5 minute shower instead of a bath |
15 gallons |
Install a low-flow shower head to reduce water use by 50% |
3 gallons per minute per shower |
Bathe in a tub filled less than 1/2 with water |
10-15 gallons per bath |
Install 1.6 gallon toilet |
4 gallons per flush |
For older Toilets, place water-filled plastic jug in toilet tank, away from working parts |
Up to 2 gallons per flush |
Flush half as often as toilet is used |
12 gallons per person per day |
Don’t use toilet as wastebasket, flush only when essential |
12 gallons per person per day |
When brushing your teeth, turn off tap while brushing |
2 gallons per person per day |
When shaving, partially fill basin (a few inches) instead of running tap |
2 gallons per person per day |
Replace old faucets |
2.5 gallons per minute per person |
