Save Water Outside the Home

Use a broom, not a hose, to clean sidewalks, steps and driveways. Using water for this purpose is wasteful.

Don't run the hose while washing your car. Clean the car with a bucket of soapy water. Use the hose just to rinse it off. Control hose flow with an automatic shut-off nozzle.

Check for leaks in pipes, hoses, faucets, and couplings. Leaks outside the house may not seem as bad since they're not as visible. But they can be just as wasteful as leaks inside. Check frequently and keep them drip-free.