Chill tap water in the refrigerator for drinking. Run the washing machine and the dishwasher only with full loads. Use a broom, not a hose, to clear debris from sidewalks. Water the lawn deeply and infrequently early in the morning to promote a deep root system. Set your lawn mower one notch higher.
Longer grass allows less evaporation.
Make sure your hose has a shut-off nozzle. Wash your car with soap and water from a bucket. Cover your pool to reduce evaporation. Free classes on the Seven Fundamentals of Water Efficient Landscaping are offered during the early spring months. United Water Idaho partners with the University of Idaho , Ada County Cooperative Extension System and the City of Boise for this program.