Save Water America

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Have you used water today? Taken a shower? Washed your hands? Taken a drink? Brushed your teeth?

Because the vast majority of us have indoor plumbing, it's easy to take water for granted. But with simple adjustments to our behavior, we can help conserve this essential resource.

At SaveWaterAmerica, you can take a three-question quiz to see how much money you can conserve by switching to a more efficient toilet. Though the website (and quiz) are basically just a commercial for Kohler's products, once you take the quiz they will donate $1 to Habitat for Humanity to help fund water-saving projects.

Over at Water: Use it Wisely they have a list of 100 Ways to Conserve Water. Some of them are pretty obvious (like #5: Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. Or #29: When running a bath, plug the tub before turning the water on, then adjust the temperature as the tub fills up.), but others are helpful and easy to implement (like #17: Collect the water you use for rinsing fruits and vegetables, then reuse it to water houseplants. And #83: Washing dark clothes in cold water saves both on water and energy while it helps your clothes to keep their colors.).

I know I'm guilty of taking showers that are WAY too long. By limiting the length of my showers by being more aware of the time I'm taking, I know I'll be conserving water and saving on the water bill. 

What are some ways that YOU limit your water consumption?