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Tip #1
Water the lawn in the early morning before the sun is intense to reduce water loss from evaporation. Don’t water on windy days and skip watering on rainy days.
 
Tip #2
Install rain gutters and collect water from downspouts to reduce water use.
 
Tip #3
Choose indigenous plants because they will likely need less supplemental moisture.

Tip #4
Trickle irrigation and drip irrigation systems help reduce water use and meet the needs of plants because the water is applied directly to the soil.
 
Tip #5
Install an irrigation system. There are products that are readily available for home use and easy to install.

Tip #6
Fix leaky faucets and plumbing joints; and, install water-saving showerheads or flow restrictors.

Tip #7
Don’t run the water when brushing your teeth, washing your car, doing the dishes, shaving, cleaning vegetables, etc.

Tip #8
Take short showers and don’t use the toilet as an ashtray or trash receptacle.

Tip #9
Don’t waste cold water while waiting for hot water to come out. Capture it in a can to use later on houseplants or the garden.

Tip #10
To clean the sidewalk, driveway or gutter – use a broom, not the hose.

Tip #11
Wash dishes by hand; but, if using the dishwasher, make sure it is fully loaded with dishes.

Tip #12
Compost yard trimmings instead of throwing it out. Mulch and compost reduces outdoor watering by 30 to 60 percent.

Tip #13
Collect and use rainwater.