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It’s not rocket science. Here are three simple, high‑impact ways to use water more efficiently in 2026 are: fix leaks, upgrade to efficient fixtures, install waterless urinals, and change a few daily habits like shorter showers and smarter outdoor watering.
These are inexpensive or free, work in any home or commercial building, and are strongly recommended by major water agencies.
1. Fix leaks quickly
Check for and repair dripping faucets, running toilets and urinals, and leaking hoses; even a slow drip can waste hundreds of gallons per year.
A simple toilet dye test (food coloring in the tank to see if it seeps into the bowl) helps spot silent leaks that often go unnoticed.
2. Install efficient fixtures
Install low‑flow showerheads and faucet aerators; WaterSense‑labeled models cut flow while maintaining pressure and can save thousands of gallons yearly.
If possible, use high‑efficiency or dual‑flush toilets or inexpensive displacement devices in older tanks to reduce water per flush.
Switch-out old urinals for new waterless urinals to save up to 35,000 gallons of water per urinal per year.
3. Change everyday habits
Take shorter showers (around five minutes) or use a “stop‑start” method: wet, turn off water to soap/shave, then rinse, which can cut shower use dramatically.
Outdoors, irrigate lawns or gardens early morning/evening, avoid watering pavement, and consider drip irrigation or smart controllers to
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