The Challenge: Our water conservation goal is to reduce our water use by 10%
If we each save 20 gallons of water per day, we can meet our water conservation goal.

Here are some tips on how to save water at home

| Save Water at Home  |  Save Water Outside  |  Landscape Savings |
 

SAVE WATER AT HOME:

Save 6 gallons each time you shower:
A low flow showerhead uses 2 ˝ -3 gallons per minute.  CUT YOUR SHOWER BY 2 MINUTES.  If you have a non-conserving showerhead, purchasing a low-flow one could help you save 15 gallons per shower.

Save 6 gallons each time you brush:
A bathroom faucet uses 6 gallons per minute.  TURN YOUR FAUCET OFF WHILE BRUSHING YOUR TEETH.  Wet your brush, turn off the water, brush, then turn on to rinse.

Save 6-12 gallons with each shave:
TURN YOUR FAUCET OFF WHILE SHAVING.  Partially fill your sink with water to clean the blade.

Save 20 gallons each leak:
Fix faucet leaks.  A steady dripping leak wastes 15-20 gallons of water per day.  Glendale’s  “No Water Waste’ Ordinance requires that leaks be repaired within 72 hours of discovery.

Save 18 gallons each bath:
A full bath tub uses 36 gallons of water.  Fill the bath tub half full.

Save 30 gallons per laundry:
A clothes washer uses 30 gallons per load.  Wash only full loads; reduce by one load per week.

Save 15 gallons per dish washing:
A dishwasher uses 15 gallons per load.  Wash only full loads; reduce by one load per week.

Save 200-300 gallons per month:
Capture your tap water.  While you wait for the water to get hot, catch the flow in a bucket or watering can.  Use this water on your house plants or in your garden.

Save 200-300 gallons per month:
Keep a container of drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running faucet for a cool drink.

SAVE WATER OUTSIDE:

Save 10 gallons per minute:
Don’t leave the hose running while washing your car.  Use a nozzle with an automatic shut off and a sponge and pail of soapy water.

Save 30 gallons per day:
Do you have a swimming pool?  Use a pool cover.

Save 150 gallons each washing: 
Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and walkways.

Save 10 gallons per minute:
Don’t let your children play with a running garden hose.

LANDSCAPE SAVINGS:

Using low-water-use and native plants in your gardens is one of the best ways to reduce water use in your landscape. However, like all new plants, these plants also require a large amount of water until they are established. Now is not the time to begin retrofitting your landscape.
We are not suggesting that you stop watering your yard, but you can conserve water by following these simple steps:
 

Save 750 gallons per month:
Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants.  This holds moisture in so you do not have to water as often.  Dig basins to avoid run-off.

Save 500 gallons per month:
Set your lawn mower blades one notch higher. Longer grass will reduce evaporation and require less water for maintenance.

Save 750 to 1500 gallons per month:
Step on it.  If your grass springs back when you lift your foot, no need to water today.  If it lays down, time to water.

Water before 10:00 am and after 5:00 pm:
This is required by Glendale’s “No Water Waste” Ordinance.

Check your irrigation system:
Repair leaks and replace damaged sprinkler heads.

Try reducing each watering time by one minute.
If your lawn and plants begin to show stress, resume the original time.  If everything looks ok, keep using the new time, and good for you, you are conserving water.

When the present water crisis is over, begin retrofitting your garden with low-water-use plants to be ready for the next dry period.  You can be sure there will be one.

SEE HOW EASY IT IS TO SAVE WATER.
And our goal is only 20 gallons per day.
 

For additional water-saving tips, check our website
www.GlendaleWaterAndPower.com and www.BeWaterWise.com