Water Saving Checklist California:

Use these simple tips daily to make conserving water in your home a habit.

• Do not keep water running while shaving, brushing your teeth or washing dishes.
• Only use the dishwasher and washing machine when completely full.
• Do not use your toilet as a wastepaper basket.
• Water your lawn in the morning or evening.
• Do not use running water to defrost frozen foods.
• Keep drinking water in the refrigerator.
• Check for leaky faucets, pipes and toilets.
• Take shorter showers or fill baths only 1/3 full.
• Make sure your pool or spa is covered.
• Use your garbage disposal less often.
• Do not leave hoses or sprinklers unattended.
• Make sure not to water paved areas.
• Use a shut-off nozzles on your hose.
• Step on your grass, if it bounces back it does not need watering.
• Recycle water. Never put it down the drain; find another use for it.