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title: 15 Water Conservation Tips
description: Water conservation tips that can be used at home or at the office. Tips include  landscaping and watering to finding & fixing leaks.
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# [15 Water Conservation Tips](https://info.waxie.com/blog/bid/90353/15-water-conservation-tips)

 Written by [Briana Smith](https://info.waxie.com/blog/author/briana-smith) | Oct 11, 2012 6:30:00 PM

October 11, 2012

## **Tips for use at home or at the office**

**1.** There are a number of ways to save water, and they **all start with you**.  
**2.** Some refrigerators, air conditioners and ice makers are cooled with wasted flows of water. Consider upgrading with air cooled appliances for significant **water savings**.  
**3.** Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house, sidewalk, or street.  
**4.** [Choose shrubs and groundcovers](https://info.waxie.com/blog/bid/92350/Water-Conservation-Tips-Winter-Best-Time-to-Make-Landscaping-Plans) instead of turf for hard-to-water areas such as steep slopes and isolated strips.  
**5.** Monitor your water bill for unusually high use. Your bill and water meter are tools that can help you [**discover leaks**](https://www.epa.gov/watersense/fix-leak-week).

**6.** Water your lawn and garden in the morning or evening when temperatures are cooler to **minimize evaporation**.  
**7.** Spreading a layer of organic mulch around plants retains moisture and **saves water, time and money**.  
**8.** Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway and sidewalk and **save water** every time.  
**9.** If water runs off your lawn easily, split your watering time into shorter periods to allow for better absorption.  
**10.** We're more likely to notice leaks indoors, but don't forget to check outdoor faucets, sprinklers and hoses for leaks.  
**11.** If you have an automatic refilling device, check your pool periodically for leaks.  
**12.** When buying **new appliances**, consider those that offer cycle and load size adjustments. They're more [**water and energy efficient**](https://www.energystar.gov/).  
**13.** Upgrade older toilets with [**water efficient models**](https://www.epa.gov/watersense).  
**14.** Put food coloring in your toilet tank. If it seeps into the toilet bowl without flushing, you have a leak. Fixing it can **save up to 1,000 gallons** a month.  
**15.** Walkways and patios provide space that doesn't ever need to be watered. These useful "rooms" can also add value to your property.

Source:[ http://wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve/index.php](http://wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve/index.php) 

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