A – Add a few drops of food coloring to the toilet tank. Wait 15 minutes without flushing. If color appears in the bowl, you have a leak.

B – Before you turn on the water in the bathtub, put in a stopper. Adjust the temperature after the water is hot.

C – Check faucets and pipes for leaks. Even a small drip can waste 20 gallons a day.

D – Dishwashers are more efficient when full.

E – Extra flushes waste water & money. Don’t use your toilet as an ashtray or wastebasket.

F – Find the main water shutoff valve. You may need it in an emergency.

G – Grease should never be poured in drains, it can create costly repairs.

H – Hazardous materials such as oil, paint & insecticides go in special dumps, not down the drain.

I – Install aerators with flow restrictors on all faucets.

J – Join your neighbors in practicing water conservation. Use it wisely.

K – Keep a jug of cold water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap to get cold water.

L – Launder your clothes in the least amount of water possible.

M – Make an effort to tell friends about water conservation.

N – Nutrient rich water is in the fish tank. When you change the water, give it to the plants.

O – Order water in a restaurant, only if you plan to drink it.

P – Protect exposed pipes and faucets from freezing in the winter.

Q – Quit wasting water.

R – Replace old showerheads with new low-flow heads.

S – Shorten your showers to 5 minutes.

T – Two-thirds of indoor water use is in the bathroom.

U – Use faucets at less than full pressure.

V – Vegetables should be rinsed in a pan of water or stoppered sink, not running water.

W – While brushing your teeth, turn off the faucet.

X – X-out extravagant water use habits.

Y – You can save about 5 gallons of water a day by stoppering the sink when you shave.

Z – Zero in on new products that use less water and still provide quality service and comfort.