Number 1
Fixing a leaky faucet can save 20 gallons of water per day. Investing in a new faucet with low-flow water aerators can also be a great way to save. Aerators are the small devices that have a screen in them and are mounted to the end of your faucet. Low-flow aerators may be purchased separately for some types and brands of faucets. A typical low-flow aerator can save up to 30% of the water used by a regular aerator. When buying a new faucet, look for the EPA WaterSense label so you know the faucet is independently certified to perform and save water.

Number 2
Consider a water filtration system mounted to your faucet, or a free-standing system. One unit can annually purify enough water to fill up to 3,200 plastic water bottles. This will help reduce the number of bottles that are tossed out each year (which globally totals 38 billion annually).

Number 3
Invest in the environment, and replace your old toilets. With the savings on your water bills, a high-efficiency, low-consumption toilet will soon pay for itself. They use only 1.28 gallons per flush as compared to older models, which consume 1.6 gallons, and account for an average of 1/4 of the water we use in our homes.