Aerate lawns to improve water penetration. Water lawns no more than one inch per week to keep them green. Use efficient watering systems Soaker hoses or drip irrigation send water directly down to the roots, minimizing water lost to evaporation or runoff. When you buy plants, choose low water use plants for immediate beauty and future water savings. Ask your local nursery staff for suggestions on low water use plants.
Group together plants with similar water needs.
Avoid mixing plants that need regular water with those that need little or no water. When washing dishes, rinse them in a sink partially filled with clean water instead of running water. Keep a bottle of cold drinking water in the refrigerator versus running tap water until it gets cold. Wash full loads in the clothes and dish washing machines. Click on WashWise to find out more about this great rebate program.