Never use the toilet as a trash can to dispose of bugs, cigarette butts, or other items. Unnecessary flushing wastes water and places an unnecessary burden on sewage treatment plants and septic tanks. Keep a container of drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running water from the tap until it is cool. Keep conservation in mind when working in the kitchen. Small water savings, such as not making too much coffee or letting ice cubes melt in a sink, can add up over time.
Water lawns early in the morning during the hotter summer months to reduce evaporation losses.
Use a sprinkler that throws large drops of water rather than a fine mist. This will reduce water losses from wind drift and evaporation. Consider use of drip irrigation for bedded plants, trees, or shrubs. Do not over-water or water too frequently. Use mulches to help reduce soil moisture losses.