Water Saving Tips for Kids

There are a number of ways to save water, and they all start with you:

Bathroom

Drop tissues in the trash instead of flushing them and save water every time.
Reuse your towels.
Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you’ll save up to 150 gallons per month.
Take 5-minute showers instead of baths. A full bathtub requires up to 70 gallons of water.
Time your shower to keep it under 5 minutes. You’ll save up to 1,000 gallons per month.
Turn off faucets tightly after each use.
Turn off the water while washing your hair and save up to 150 gallons a month.
Turn off the water while you brush your teeth and save up to 4 gallons a minute. That’s up to 200 gallons a week for a family of four.
When washing your hands, turn the water off while you lather.

Designate one glass for your drinking water each day, or refill a water bottle. This will cut down on the number of glasses to wash.
If you accidentally drop ice cubes, don’t throw them in the sink. Drop them in a house plant instead.
Turn off faucets tightly after each use.

Be a water saving hero! There are many simple things we can do to save water. Learn what you can do today to help protect our water supply!

Wash your pets outdoors, in an area of your lawn that needs water.
When cleaning out fish tanks, give the nutrient-rich water to your non-edible plants.
When you give your pet fresh water, don’t throw the old water down the drain. Use it to water your trees or shrubs.