Saving Water and Money

Bathroom
Reduce amount of water per flush by putting a tall plastic container into each tank or purchase a toilet dam.
In new homes install water-saving toilets that do not use no more than 1.6 gallons (6 liters) per flush.
Flush toilets only when necessary.
Take short showers as an alternative of baths. Turn off water while soaping up and then rinse off.
Mount on water-saving showerheads and flow resistors on all facets.
Check regularly for water leaks and repair them without delay.
Do not keep water running while brushing teeth, shaving or cleaning.

Cooling and Lighting
Purchase the most energy efficient air conditioning system and appraise by lifetime cost.
Do not cool unused rooms.
Use small fans to cool an area rather than less efficient cooling systems.
Close the window blinds and drapes on sunny days and open them on cooler days.
Close bathroom door to prevent heat and humid air from reaching other areas of the home.
Use energy efficient fluorescent lights over regular incandescent bulbs.

Home Space Heating
Build a super insulated house.
Do not heat unused rooms, such as the closet.
Get as much space heat from the sun as possible.

Laundry Room
Wash only full loads using the short cycle. Use a natural gas powered dryer, which will save more than electricity driven ones.
Let the sun dry your clothes. It's cleaner for the environment and saves you money.
When purchasing a new washer, keep in mind that front-loading clothes washers use less water and energy than top-loading versions.
Again check for leaks and repair them without delay.

Kitchen
When using an automatic dishwasher, wash only for full loads. Use the short cycle and let the dishes dry themselves to save energy and money.
While washing dishes by hand do not let water run. As a substitute, use a wash container and a rinse container.
Store a reusable drinking water container in the refrigerator rather than waiting for facet water to get cold to drink.
Do not use the garbage disposable since it uses a great amount of water. Instead compose your food properly.
Again check for leaks and repair them without delay.

Outdoors
Wash your vehicle less frequently. Use a bucket to soap up and after rinse off with hose.
Goto commercial car washes that recycle its water.
Use a broom and sweep off driveways and sidewalks rather than hosing them off.
Improve irrigation by watering only to areas, which are necessary.
Capture water when rain falls and use it later to water your plants.

Transportation
Walk or ride a bicycle for short trips.
Take advantage of carpools or vanpools as much as possible.
Use the bus, train, or other means of mass-public transportation for long trips.
Drive a car that uses at least 35 miles per gallon.
Combine trips to get things done.
Get car engine tuned periodically, including changing air filter regularly. Keep tire pressures at recommended level.
Obey speed limits.