How Can I Use Less Water?
There are lots of reasons to reduce your water consumption. In many areas, water bills are high, leading consumers to seek out ways to use less water. In drought-prone regions, local governments may require citizens to conserve water, especially in the dry summer months. In other instances, people simply want to use less water to reduce their footprint on the Earth. There are a number of ways in which people can reduce the amount of water they use, and most of them require very little effort. Start in the bathroom, which can use a large portion of your household water. To use less water in the bathroom, consider purchasing a low flow toilet or putting bricks into your toilet to reduce the amount of water held in the toilet tank. Install a low flow shower head in the shower, or use a toggle switch to turn the water on and off as you shower, leaving it off while you soap and wash your hair to reduce water waste. Also avoid leaving the water running while you brush your teeth. All of thes
