10 Easy Ways to Conserve Water at Home

According to the nonprofit organization American Rivers, 30 to 60 percent of drinking water in homes is used to water yards and gardens. You can cut down on wasting this water by shortening the time you water your lawn or plants each day, watering fewer days a week, avoiding watering during peak periods, and making sure that your sprinkler is only hitting the necessary spots (e.g. no sidewalks!).