Tips to help save water

FALLBROOK – There are many ways to reduce the amount of water used in a household and on a property.

While many water-saving efforts often are focused outdoors because so much water is used for landscapes, there are several low-cost ways to save water indoors.

The collective impact is substantial when hundreds of thousands of people do their part. - Trim a minute or two off showers and collect water in a bucket for plants while it’s warming up. Saves 2.5 gallons per minute. - Program dishwashers to skip pre-rinse and extra-rinse cycles. Saves 2 to 4 gallons per load. - Don’t leave the water ru...