Check sinks and toilets for leaks. Drop food coloring or a leak-detection tablet in the toilet tank. A color appearing in the bowl indicates a leak that requires immediate attention. Repairing a leak can save you cash as well as conserve water!
Turn off the sink in between washing and rinsing dishes, or when brushing your teeth.
Install water-saving showerheads or flow restrictors.
Low water-use toilets can save gallons of water with each flush.
Water lawns and gardens only in the morning or evening when evaporation is less likely to occur.
Landscape with native plants and other plants that love the Northwest. Generally, native plants require less care and water than ornamentals, and are less prone to disease and pest problems.
Place a layer of mulch around plants and trees to avoid excessive evaporation.
Check sinks and toilets for leaks. Drop food coloring or a leak-detection tablet in the toilet tank. A color appearing in the bowl indicates a leak that requires immediate attention.