Use your automatic dishwasher and washing machine for full loads only. Water your lawn only when it needs it and during the cool parts of the day. When you do water, do it long enough for the moisture to soak down to the roots, where it will do the most good. A light sprinkling can evaporate quickly and tends to encourage shallow root systems. Be on the lookout for unexplained water usage.
Underground leaks are the most costly leaks.
If you detect pools of water or soggy ground in an area that should be dry, contact the Customer Accounting Office for an inspection. Don t run the hose while washing your car. Tell your children not to play with the hose or sprinklers. Check for leaks in pipes, hoses, faucets and couplings. Leaks outside the house may not seem as bad as those inside because they re not as visible, but they can be just as wasteful.