| Method |
Approximate Water Savings |
Water your garden with a deep soak once weekly rather than several shallow times per week |
50 gallons per week in Summer |
Water your yard at night or early in the morning to prevent rapid evaporation during the heat of the day |
35 gallons per 1/2 acre per watering |
Use a garden hose nozzle which can be shut off when not in use, and adjusted to a fine spray |
5 gallons per minute |
Use a broom or rake to remove leaves and debris from driveway, walkways, patios, and pool decks |
40 gallons per 5 minutes of usage |
Cover swimming pool to reduce evaporation |
Yearly equivalent of the pool’s volume for average sized pools |
Wash your car at home, rather than a car wash |
500 gallons per wash |
Wash with bucket and sponge rather than hose. Reuse water for chrome, hub caps, and wheels |
85 gallons or more per wash |
