WHAT YOU CAN DO
Reducing water use inside and outside your home doesn't have to be complicated. Here are some easy ways to save water.
SHORTER SHOWERS
12.5
Gallons saved by taking a 5-minute shower instead of 10-minute shower.
RAIN
BARRELS
30-100
Gallons a rain barrel can hold.
Water can be used for grass and landscaping. The City of Corpus Christi has rain barrels for sale.
WASH FULL LOADS
3,400
Gallons saved per year by washing laundry only when the machine is full.
REPAIR
LEAKS
3,000
Gallons wasted per year due to a leaking faucet. Repairing faucets, pipes and toilets prevents water waste.
WATER-SAVING
APPLIANCES
4,000
Gallons saved by a water-saving dishwasher over its lifetime.
TURN OFF WATER WHEN BRUSHING TEETH
220
Gallons a family of four can save per week by turning off the water when brushing teeth.
CAR
WASHES
60%
Less water used at car washes than washing your car at home. Many car washes also recycle their water.
WATERING
50%
Amount of water on your lawn or garden that could be wasted due to sprinkler evaporation or runoff. Consider using drip irrigation or Xeriscape landscaping.
Leaks can also happen outside your home. In the video below, learn how to check for leaks at your water meter.