The bathroom accounts for 75 percent of household water usage. Here are some tips on conserving water in the bathroom.

• Install low flow showerheads;
• Keep your showers to five minutes or less;
• Turn off water when you brush your teeth;
• Never use the toilet as a wastebasket;
• Check for leaks in the toilet tank or bowl and repair them quickly;
• Flush toilet only when necessary.

Conserving in the kitchen is also important. Here are some conservation ideas to try.

• Wash your dishes by hand instead of using the dishwasher;
• If you use a dishwasher only run it when you have a full load of dishes;
• Keep a pitcher of cold water in the refrigerator instead of running the faucet waiting for the water to get cold;
• Use energy and water saving aerators in your kitchen faucet;
• Use dishwater to water indoor and outdoor plants.

Conserve Water Outdoors

• Water lawns in the evening or at night & never on a windy day;
• Install an automated sprinkler system;
• Use a broom instead of the hose when cleaning driveway and sidewalks;
• When you landscape plant Xeriscape plants;
• Plant native grasses, they require less water to grow;
• Listen to weather forecasts and don't water your lawn when it's supposed to rain;
• Aerate your lawn so water will reach the roots instead of running off the surface.