only run the dishwasher with a full load

scrape your dishes clean instead of rinsing them before washing

use your garbage disposal sparingly

place a stopper in the sink to wash pots and pans, rather than turning on faucet each time a rinse is needed

when brushing your teeth, turn off the faucet until it is time to rinse

install low-flow showerheads

take showers instead of baths; showers with low-flow showerheads often use less water than baths

use a toilet tank displacement device; these devices will reduce the volume of water in the tank but still provide enough water for flushing

wash only a full load when using an automatic washing machine

use the lowest possible water level setting on the washing machine

use cold water as often as possible

water lawns early in the morning or late at night to avoid evaporation

avoid watering lawns in windy weather

use drip irrigation systems for bedded plants, trees, or shrubs

use a broom rather than the hose to "sweep" walks and driveways

use a bucket of soapy water to wash your car and save the hose for rinsing