26- Use the sprinkler for larger areas of grass. Water small patches by hand to avoid waste.

27- Put food coloring in your toilet tank. If it seeps into the toilet bowl, you have a leak. It's easy to fix, and you can save more than 600 gallons a month.

28- Plug the bathtub before turning the water on, then adjust the temperature as the tub fills up.

29- Use porous materials for walkways and patios to keep water in your yard and prevent wasteful runoff.

30- Direct downspouts and other runoff towards shrubs and trees, or collect and use for your garden.

31- Designate one glass for your drinking water each day. This will cut down on the number of times you run your dishwasher.

32- Water your summer lawns once every three days and your winter lawn once every five days.

33- Install a rain shut-off device on your automatic sprinklers to eliminate unnecessary watering.

34- Don't use running water to thaw food.

35- Choose a water-efficient drip irrigation system for trees, shrubs and flowers. Watering at the roots is very effective, be careful not to over water.

36- Grab a wrench and fix that leaky faucet. It's simple, inexpensive, and can save 140 gallons a week.

37- Reduce the amount of grass in your yard by planting shrubs, and ground cover with rock and granite mulching.

38- When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load.

39- Teach your children to turn the faucets off tightly after each use.

40- Remember to check your sprinkler system valves periodically for leaks and keep the heads in good shape.

41- Before you lather up, install a low-flow showerhead. They're inexpensive, easy to install, and can save your family more than 500 gallons a week.

42- Soak your pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you scrape them clean.

43- Don't water your lawn on windy days. After all, sidewalks and driveways don't need water.

44- Water your plants deeply but less frequently to create healthier and stronger landscapes.

45- Make sure you know where your master water shut-off valve is located. This could save gallons of water and damage to your home if a pipe were to burst.

46- When watering grass on steep slopes, use a soaker hose to prevent wasteful runoff.

47- Group plants with the same watering needs together to get the most out of your watering time.

48- Remember to weed your lawn and garden regularly. Weeds compete with other plants for nutrients, light, and water.

49- While fertilizers promote plant growth, they also increase water consumption. Apply the minimum amount of fertilizer needed.

50- Avoid installing ornamental water features and fountains that spray water into the air. Trickling or cascading fountains lose less water to evaporation.