For most households, the vast majority of water is used indoors. You can get the biggest water savings in your home by installing efficient fixtures and fixing leaks.

Using less water saves money on your utility bills, and is good for the environment.

• Install Efficient Fixtures
• Fix Leaks
• Other Water-Saving Steps

• Use showerheads that flow at 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm) or less.
• Replace toilets installed before 1994. You can save more than $1,000 in water and sewer charges over the next 10 years. WaterSense labeled toilets (pdf) perform well and save water.
• Rebates and free toilets are available for replacing old fixtures in multifamily buildings.
• Upgrade to water- and energy-efficient clothes washers. You'll save thousands of gallons of water a year. Plus WashWise machines are gentler on clothes, reduce drying time, and require less detergent.
  • WashWise rebates up to $100 are available for eligible washers installed in private homes, condos, and apartment.
  • LaundryWise rebates apply to water-efficient coin-op washers in multifamily dwellings.
• Replace dishwashers with Energy Star® models to save both water and energy. Dishwashers typically use less water than washing dishes by hand.
  • Learn about Energy Star appliances from the Energy Star website.
• Install 1.0 gpm bath aerators and 2.0 gpm kitchen aerators on faucets.

Research shows that about 8 percent of home water is wasted through leaks. Don't pay for water you don't use.

• Finding and Fixing Water Leaks (pdf).
• Fixing toilet leaks

• Wash full loads of laundry to save water, energy and time. Research shows that many people under-fill their clothes washer by 30%. Get more tips for saving water in the laundry room.
• Collect water that runs while you wait for hot water in the shower. Use it to water plants. See more ways to save water in the bathroom.
• When washing dishes, use one sink or basin for washing and a second basin for rinsing. Read about other water-saving ideas in the kitchen.