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Indoor Water Savings

Many houses in our area have outdated, inefficient fixtures. Most households waste over 11,000 gallons of water each year. Stop by the District for free conservation materials including showerheads, aerators, hose nozzles, sink screens, dish squeegees, leak detection dye tablets, and more. 

Water Saving Tips

  • Fix leaky toilets – Saves up to 78,000 gallons per year.
  • Install high efficiency toilets – Saves up to 4 gallons per flush.
  • Fix leaky faucets – Saves 20 gallons per day.
  • Turn off the water while brushing your teeth – Saves 3 gallons per day.
  • Shorten your showers by 2 minutes – Saves 5 gallons per shower.
  • Wash full loads of laundry – Saves 15 to 50 gallons per load.
  • Use the garbage can rather than garbage disposal – Saves 1 gallon per use.
Average household water use: Toilets 28%, Faucets 16%, Leaks 10%, Dishwashing 2%, Baths 2%, Showers 18%, Laundry 24%.

Indoor Water Saving Resources