In my previous post, I mentioned that about one-third of the water used in our homes came from toilets. It makes sense that the more water-efficient your toilet is, the more money you save on your water bill. Well, here’s some more ways to conserve water inside the home that were provided by the folks at Plumbers 75.

• Turn off the water while you brush your teeth.
• If you shorten your shower by one or two minutes, you can save 5 gallons per day, per shower.
• Fix any leaky faucets and save 20 gallons per day.
• Wash only full loads of laundry and you can save 15 to 50 gallons per load.
• Replace your clothes washer with an Energy Star approved clothes washer.
• Use a water meter to check for hidden water leaks.
• Don’t use the toilet as an ashtray or wastebasket.
• Insulate your water pipes.
• Install water-saving shower heads and low-flow faucet aerators.
• Only wash full dishwasher loads.
• If washing dishes by hand, turn the faucet on only when it’ time to rinse.
• Check for toilet leaks by adding food coloring to the tank and waiting to see if coloring appears in the bowl. Then flush to make sure tank is not stained.
• Don’t let the water run while shaving.
• Store drinking water in the refrigerator. Don’t run the tap until it gets cold.
• Use the garbage disposal sparingly.
• When cleaning out fish tanks, give the nutrient-rich water to your plants.
• Don’t use running water to thaw food.
• Replace or adjust any toilet handles that frequently stick in the flush position.