Water Saving Tips

How to Conserve Water Indoors

If you don't already have an ultra-flow flush toilet (1.6 gallons per flush), then train yours to use less by installing a toilet dam or plastic jug
Install a low-flow showerhead (one that dispenses less than three gallons per minute)
Reduce the level of water in your bath- instead of ten inches of water, use only three
Repair toilets that run continuously
Repair faucets that have any leaks
Take shorter showers or turn down the water pressure in the faucet
Only wash full loads in the washing machine and dishwasher
Rinse your dishes in a pan, not under running water

Water only in the morning or late evening when evaporation rates are their lowest
Use sprinklers that throw big drops of water close to the ground
Adjust automatic sprinklers to turn off when it rains, and set them back when summer heat ends
Water only when your grass begins to show signs of stress - when it begins to wilt or discolor, or when footprints are visible after you have walked on it
Use a broom to clean your driveway - not a hose, and don't water the pavement
Fill swimming pools at lower levels to avoid water loss
When installing new landscaping, consider newer species such as Buffalo Grass - that require less water than St. Augustine and Bermuda
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Dallas The Center serves all of urban Texas, and the Dallas-Arlington-Fort Worth metropolitan area in particular. One of the focuses of the Center research and Extension education is sustainable stewardship of natural resources. Their website will provide valuable information on landscaping and yard care during a drought or water restrictions.