Use a hose with a shut-off nozzle to wash the car. Locate the master water supply valve and label it. The master supply valve can be easily turned off in case of a major leak or broken pipe. Clean gutters and downspouts manually instead of hosing them down. Outdoor water consumption can be as much as 1,000 to 3,000 gallons for an average lawn during a peak summer day.
Water is a precious and limited resource.
Let's use it wisely. Your goal, if experiencing a water shortage, should be to water only enough to keep grasses and plants alive. By gradually extending the length of time between waterings, plants have a tendency to require less water and become more drought resistant. Turf areas require more water than trees, shrubs, and groundcover. Different soil types have different water retention capabilities.