How to Use Less Energy and Water

Did you know that only one percent of the water on our planet is available for drinking? With our world’s population growing and our need for clean freshwater increasing, it is crucial that we work together to reduce water usage in our everyday lives¹.

The Importance of Conserving Water

Water enables us to run our businesses, protect our communities, and keep ourselves alive. However, about 2 billion people currently live in areas facing serious water scarcity, and this number is expected to rise¹. By conserving water, we can help alleviate this issue and ensure a sustainable future.

Tips for Reducing Water Usage

Here are some simple yet effective tips to help you use less water:

1. Turn off the faucet while you brush your teeth or shave: You could save four to eight gallons of water every morning! The average faucet flows at a rate of two gallons per minute.
2. Make your faucets low-flow: Low-flow faucets save hundreds of gallons of water each year. For less than $10, you can add an attachment called an aerator to your faucet at home. This simple addition can save about 700 gallons of water annually.
3. Take showers instead of baths: While a bath can use up to 70 gallons of water, a 10-minute shower under the average low-flow showerhead will use only about 20 gallons of water.
4. Install a low-flow showerhead: Compared to an average showerhead, a low-flow showerhead can save up to 10 gallons of water during a 10-minute shower. By replacing a single showerhead with a WaterSense labeled model, the average family can save 2,900 gallons of water and more than $70 in energy and water costs every year¹.
5. Use less water when you flush: Depending on the age of your toilet, you might be using nearly 20 gallons of water a day—about 7,300 gallons a year—just by flushing.