Return mulched clippings to the lawn. Use a broom to clean the driveway and sidewalk - Sweeping the driveway and sidewalk will get them clean enough without wasting gallons of water. Turn on the water again for a final rinse. Use the bucket of soapy water on the flower bed or garden. Don't use the sprinklers just to cool off or for play - Running through water from a hose of sprinkler is fun but wastes gallons of water.
All leaks cause water to be wasted.
Repair or replace any equipment leaking water. Cover your swimming pool - Covering a swimming pool will help reduce evaporation. An average sized pool can use about 1,000 gallons of water per month if left uncovered. A pool cover will help reduce evaporation. An average sized pool can use about 1,000 gallons of water per month if left uncovered.