- If not using a water source/tap, turn it off.
- Turn the water off, while you brush your teeth or wash dishes.
- Take showers / baths.
- Prefer to use a bucket instead of shower for baths.
- Turn off water while applying soap or shampoo.
- Use a container to wash your paint brushes.
- Report leaking taps, toilets and get someone to fix them quickly.
| Tips for the Kitchen:
- Use a bowl of water to clean vegetables and fruits.
- Use an appropriate pan size.
- Use a pressure cooker when cooking food in a pot, cover with a tight fitting lid.
- Avoid overcooking and water loss by timing thecooking process.
- Run the dishwasher with full load.
Tips for Gardening:
- Water during the cool parts of the day.
- Use drip irrigation sprinklers.
Tips for Outdoors:
- Use a broom to clean driveways, steps, sidewalks etc.
- Don't run the hose while washing the car instead use a bucket.
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