100+ Ways To Conserve Water
When it comes to conserving water, small adjustments can have a big impact. Conserve water with ideas from our 100+ water-saving tips that you can download, print or share on social media.
Plant in the spring and fall, when the watering requirements are lower.
Play fun games while learning how to save water!
Winterize outdoor spigots when temperatures dip below freezing to prevent pipes from leaking or bursting.
Hire a Smartscape Certified professional landscaper who has received landscape training specific to the Sonoran Desert.
Use 2 to 4 inches of organic mulch around plants to reduce evaporation and save hundreds of gallons…
Spring is a great time to give your irrigation system a checkup to ensure it’s working efficiently.
Set water softeners for a minimum number of refills to save both water and chemicals, plus energy, too.
Become or appoint a water ambassador within your organization who creates, implements and maintains your water conservation program.
Look for WaterSense® labeled toilets, sink faucets, urinals and showerheads.
If your toilet flapper doesn’t close properly after flushing, replace it.
Cook food in as little water as possible. This also helps it retain more nutrients.
Ask your company to support water conservation events and education. ProjectWet hosts local events throughout the country.
When you give your pet fresh water, don’t throw the old water down the drain. Use it to…
Use a trowel, shovel, or soil probe to examine soil moisture depth. If the top two to three…
Ask employees for suggestions on saving water and give prizes for the best ideas. Incentivize it!
Post a hotline in bathrooms and kitchens to report leaks or water waste to facility managers or maintenance…