We can all play a part in ensuring the continued availability of our water supply. Water conservation should not just be for emergencies, but it should be a way of life. Conserving water saves you money on your water and sewer bills, reduces the cost of building new water and wastewater infrastructure, and leaves more water in rivers and lakes for all of us to enjoy.
A large portion of the water consumed by an average American household is used outdoors: landscape irrigation, car washing, maintaining swimming pools, cleaning sidewalks and driveways, etc. It is here where we can make simple but significant changes that will have a positive effect.