Conserve Water Inside Your Home

Conserve Water Inside Your Home

Save water in many areas of your home.

Bathroom

Install a low-flow showerhead

To save 7,665 gallons and $50 per year

Take 5 minute showers

To save 76,650 gallons and $498 per year

Install a low-flow toilet

To save 10,986 gallons and $70 per year

Turn off water while brushing teeth

To save 11,680 gallons and $75 per year

Fix constantly-running toilets

To save 73,846 gallons and $480 per year

Laundry Room

Upgrade to a high efficiency washer

To save 14,585 gallons and $94 per year

Run washing machine only when full

To save 10,534 gallons and $68 per year

Kitchen

Run the dishwasher only when it’s full

To save 2,920 gallons and $19 per year

Install high-efficiency dishwasher

To save 1,314 gallons and $8 per year

Use a faucet aerator, low flow faucet

To save 15,622 gallons and $100 per year

Take care of household leaks

To save 10% on water bill

Additional ways to conserve water in the kitchen

  • Store drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the faucet for cold water
  • Wash fruits and vegetables in a basin, rather than under running water
  • Defrost frozen foods in the refrigerator overnight rather than under running water
  • Add food wastes to a compost pile rather than using the garbage disposal

These few tips add up to more than 225,000 gallons conserved each year while also saving you as much as $1,462*! Now, imagine if you applied these strategies to every sink, shower, toilet and appliance in your home.

*Calculation based on an average NJ water rate of $6.50 per 1,000 gallons of water.

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