Use less water - Taking a shower instead of a bath can save 5-15 gallons of water. A bath uses 15-25 gallons of hot water and a 5 minute shower uses 10 gallons. Repairing leaking faucets and stools can save water. A leak of one drip per second could cost $1 per month. According to a recent study, 20-40% of all stools leak. The average homeowner could be losing hundreds of dollars each year. Run less water while brushing your teeth, shaving, washing your face, and washing dishes. Install aerators in faucets and shower heads. They decrease water flow and can reduce hot water consumption by half.

Lower the temperature on your water heater – Try lowering the thermostat setting on your water heater to 115-120 degrees. Every 10-degree reduction saves you 13% per year or as much as $60.

Install new fixtures - Installing a new low-flow shower head can save as much at 15,000 gallons a year. New stools have a 1.6 gallon flush where the older ones have a 3.5-5.00 gallon flush.