Keep a bottle of drinking water in the refrigerator. Now there is no need to run the tap to get a glass of cold water. Position your sprinklers so they water the plant, not your driveway or street. Water only as rapidly as the soil can absorb the water. Water root areas of your plants to establish hardiness.
Shallow roots are likely to withstand drought conditions.
Water the lawn in the evening when evaporation is less likely to occur. Remember, the more you use the higher your bill will be, so try and conserve water. If you would like more information on how your family can help conserve both water and energy, here is a great web site that is full of fun and useful information especially for kids. 1999-2000 City of Longview, Washington.