Water is a vital resource to our planet and our health. Energy and water are connected. In many cases when you are saving energy, you are saving water as well. It takes energy to heat water, clean water, and bring the water to our homes.  Read on to learn simple ways you can conserve both water and energy!

• Turn the water off while brushing your teeth.
• Use the washing machine only when you have a full load. For extra savings, use cold water.
• While rinsing produce or waiting for the water to warm up, collect the water that would otherwise run down the drain and use it to water houseplants.
• Set the timer and take short 5-minute showers instead of baths.
• Water plants when it is coolest outside. Just like watering your lawn during the hottest time of day, the water you feed your plants will also evaporate when it is hot outside. Water first thing in the morning or before going to bed at night, and you will have healthier, happier plants while saving water.
• Install hose nozzles on your outside hoses to prevent water from being wasted. To save even more water, turn off the hose while you wash your car and save up to 100 gallons.
• Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway, back patio, or sidewalk.

All savings tips are derived from ENERGY STAR® and Energy.gov.

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