Dry-up Household Water Consumption!
Did you know that water-related energy use consumes 19% of California's electricity, 30% of its natural gas, and 88 billion gallons of diesel fuel every year? To reduce your water consumption try some of these tips:
* Turn off the water if you aren’t actively using it (like when you brush your teeth, shave, or are washing dishes).
* Take shorter showers. Showers account for 2/3 of all water heating costs! Using less water in your shower means using less energy to heat the water.
* Stop unseen leaks by reading your meter. A leaking toilet can waste up to 90,000 gallons of water a month. Learn how to read the meter from [San Diego’s Water Department](http://www.sandiego.gov/water/rates/how.shtml).
* Install low-flow shower heads and aerators on your faucets.
* Install and use water efficient landscaping and irrigation methods (for example, plant drought tolerant plants and/or install permeable surfaces and drip irrigation systems).
* Only run your dishwasher when there's a full load and use the energy-saving setting. You can save 100 pounds of carbon dioxide per year and save water.