1. How Much Water Do We Use? A Lot!
Ways You can Save Water
How Much Water Do We Use? A Lot!

2. Every Drop Counts
Each American uses an average of 100 gallons of water every day
Higher demand and a growing population puts stress on water supplies
Conserving water can
Preserve supplies for the future
Save money
Protect the environment

3. Household Water Use

4. Water Use in the Bathroom
Many old toilets use 3-7 gallons of water per flush
Leaky toilets can waste 200 gallons of water each day
Faucets run at about 2 gallons of water per minute

5. Other Water Use in the Home
Traditional washing machines use gallons of water per load
Washing dishes at the sink with the faucet on can use 20 gallons

6. Ways to Save Water
Install new toilets which use 75 percent less water.
Repair leaks.
Turn off the faucet while you brush your teeth and save 200 gallons of water per month.
Use a high-efficiency washing machine.
When washing dishes at the sink, fill the sink and turn off the faucet.
Do not rinse dishes before washing in a dishwasher.