Only 1% of the world's entire water supply is available for human use -- the rest is salty or locked in icecaps and glaciers. This small 1% must satisfy the planet`s agricultural, manufacturing, community, household and sanitation needs. We actually drink very little (less than 2%) of our processed "drinking water"-- the rest goes on lawns, in washing machines, and down toilets and drains!

The water we use at home doesn't just magically appear. Treated water is a carefully manufactured product, which arrives at your home only after traveling many miles of pipeline and lengthy treatment processes. It's a valuable resource that shouldn't be wasted. Are you doing all you can to conserve? These tips can help…

• Replace regular toilets with low-flow (1.6 gpf) models. (Saves up to 350 gallons weekly)
• If you have a pool, use a cover to slow evaporation. Bonus: a cover also keeps pool water cleaner and cuts the need for chemicals. (Saves up to 250 gallons weekly)
• Replace old-fashioned showerheads with low-flow (2.5 gallons per minute) models. (Saves up to 230 gallons weekly)
• Patronize car washes that recycle water. When washing at home, use a bucket and sponge, then rinse quickly at the end. (Saves up to 150 gallons weekly)
• When doing laundry, never wash less than a full load. (Saves up to 100 gallons weekly)
• Repair leaking toilets. (Saves up to 100 gallons weekly for each toilet)
• When taking a bath, make it a shallow one with no more than three inches of water. (Saves up to 100 gallons per person weekly)
• Don't use a running hose to "sweep" your patio, driveway or sidewalks. (Saves up to 100 gallons weekly)
• Rinse fresh produce in a sink or pan filled with water instead of under a running faucet. (Saves up to 30 gallons weekly)
• Run your garbage disposal only on alternate days. (Saves up to 25 gallons weekly)