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Understand where water goes before trying to reduce it. Check for leaks and inefficiencies.

• 💡 Read water meter before and after no-use period to detect leaks
• 💡 Toilets are often biggest indoor users
• 💡 Outdoor irrigation can exceed indoor use

Low-hanging fruit: repair dripping faucets, running toilets, and upgrade to low-flow fixtures.

• 💡 Low-flow showerheads save 40% without noticeable difference
• 💡 Dual-flush toilets cut toilet water use in half
• 💡 Aerators on faucets reduce flow while maintaining pressure

Simple behavior changes can save thousands of gallons annually.

• 💡 Turn off water while brushing teeth (6 gallons/minute)
• 💡 Shorter showers every minute saves 2+ gallons
• 💡 Full loads only for dishwasher and laundry

Greywater from sinks, showers, and laundry can irrigate non-edible plants in many jurisdictions.

• 💡 Check local regulations before implementing
• 💡 Laundry-to-landscape is simplest system
• 💡 Use plant-safe soaps if reusing greywater

Outdoor watering is often the largest use. Smart practices dramatically reduce consumption.

• 💡 Water deeply and infrequently to encourage deep roots
• 💡 Water early morning to reduce evaporation
• 💡 Mulch retains moisture and reduces watering needs