water Program

Water Saving Tips: In the Bathroom


At the Sink

  • Turn off the water while brushing your teeth and shaving.
  • Install low-flow faucet aerators in your sinks - you'll save gallons of water each time you use the tap.
  • Fix those leaky faucets. You may think that a constant drip is just annoying, but it’s also a huge waste of water (you can lose about 20 gallons of water per day from a single drippy faucet!).

In the Shower

  • Put a bucket in the shower while you're waiting for the water to warm up, and use the water you catch for watering plants or cleaning.
  • Install a low-flow shower head. It may cost you some money up front, but your water conservation efforts will save you money down the road.
  • Spend less time in the shower. If you lose track of time in the shower, bring a radio into the bathroom and time yourself by how many songs play while you're in there. Try to get your shower time down to one song (or less).

Toilets

  • Get a low-flow toilet, or put a plastic bottle filled with water in your toilet tank to reduce the amount of water used per flush.
  • To check for a toilet leak, put dye or food coloring into the tank. If color appears in the bowl without flushing, there’s a leak that should be repaired.
  • “If it’s yellow, let it mellow.” The saying may be cliche, but it’s good advice. If you're grossed out by the “yellow,” just put the toilet lid down.
  • Don’t flush things down the toilet to dispose of them. Throw away tissues and other bathroom waste in the garbage can, which doesn’t require gallons of water.

Learn more about saving water in other areas of your home.