Minimize the use of in-sink garbage disposals. Wash only full loads in washing machines and dish washers. Sweep driveways and sidewalks rather than hosing them off. Aerate your lawn to help it hold more water. Apply mulch around plants to slow evaporation.
Water lawns only once or twice a week.
They only need 1 inch of water per week. City of Everett Public Works Energy Set your thermostat to 68 degrees or lower. Turn your heat off or set it to no higher than 55 degrees when you go to bed or are not at home. Close your drapes at night and open them during the day to let the sun in. Use natural daylight as much as possible.