Reduce faucet flow. Avoid letting the water run when brushing teeth, washing dishes or shaving. Install faucet aerators that use one g.p.m. or less. Consider purchasing a water-efficient washing machine when you replace your existing machine. Install water-efficient 1.6 gallon toilets .
Older toilets use up to five gallons of water per flush.
Reduce outdoor water use. Sweep the driveway or sidewalk instead of hosing it off. Wash your car at a commercial car wash that recycles water. Use natural lawn care practices now for a healthier lawn this summer. Aerate compacted soil to improve you lawn roots and help them hold more water.