In the Bathroom

Never pour water down the drain when there may be another use for it.

Replace your showerhead with an ultra low-flow version.

If you take a five-minute shower instead of a bath, you'll save about 57 litres of water.

Install faucet aerators on all faucets or replace older models. You can save nine litres per minute per person.

Do not let the water keep running while shampooing your hair, soaping your body or shaving.

Install a dual-flush toilet. It will save up to 98 litres per day.

Install a toilet dam or displacement device such as bag or bottle to reduce the amount of water needed for each flush.

Put dye tablets in your toilet tanks to check for leaks.

Kitchen and Laundry

Operate automatic dishwashers and clothes washers only when they are fully loaded.

Do not use running water to thaw food.

When peeling or washing vegetables, fill one sink with water rather than using the running tap.

Purchase a front-loading washing machine. They use less power and water.

When washing dishes by hand, fill one sink or basin with soapy water and quickly rinse under a slow-moving stream from the tap.

Repair dripping taps immediately by replacing the washers.

Do not over-water your lawn. Water lawns during early morning or sunset when the temperature is low.

Choose a water-efficient drip irrigation system for trees, shrubs and flowers.

Keep sprinkler heads properly adjusted to ensure they are not watering sidewalks.

Establishments with swimming pools should cover them during the summer to reduce evaporation.

Wash your car from a bucket instead of the hose.

Use a shut-off nozzle on your hose which can be adjusted to fine spray, so that water flows only as needed.

Adjust your irrigation schedule to accommodate changes in seasonal water demand.

Use a broom instead of a water hose to clean your driveway or sidewalk.