Things you can do to save water Things you can do to save water Don't fall asleep in the shower. An extra five minutes in the shower could mean another 50 gallons down the drain. Use a moderate stream. Install water-saving showerheads. A quality water-saver showerhead provides a luxurious shower, yet uses no more than 2.5 gallons per minute.
Older showerheads use five to ten gallons a minute.
Ask your hardware retailer for advice. Take baths instead of showers. A partially filled tub uses less water than all but the shortest shower. Avoid toilet water waste. Do not use the toilet as a trash disposal.