Sustainability
Simple checks and everyday changes can help lower household use.
A toilet that keeps refilling or a dripping faucet can waste water continuously. Check for leaks before changing habits, because the biggest opportunity depends on your home.
Compare recent bills, then read the meter when no water is running. Wait without using taps, toilets, or appliances and check again; unexplained movement may point to a leak.
Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth or shaving, and avoid running water while preparing food. Run the dishwasher and washer with full loads to make each cycle count.
A 10-minute shower uses 20 gallons at 2 gallons per minute, or 25 gallons at 2.5. Check the showerhead’s flow rate or measure it by timing a container fill.
Outdoor irrigation can be a major source in homes with lawns or gardens. Indoors, toilets, showers, faucets, and appliances add up; the largest source varies by home.
Water plants when they need it and adjust irrigation for the weather, rather than relying on a fixed timer. Check local watering rules before changing your schedule.
Repair a leak first, then consider a low-cost fixture upgrade that fits your plumbing and water pressure. A worn toilet flapper may help when water leaks from tank to bowl.
Pick two changes based on your audit, then track the next bill before adding more. Ask your water provider about rebates, leak checks, or irrigation advice; availability varies.
A bill can rise even when routines stay the same. Hidden leaks, irrigation, billing-period differences, or utility rate changes may be responsible; compare billed use with the meter.
Turning off the shower while shampooing can save water if it would otherwise keep running. Start with changes that fit your household, then use your next bill to check progress.
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