Water-Saving Tips
Join the Dublin San Ramon Services District in helping to conserve water and preserve the supply for future years. Conservation is a way of life in California.
Indoor Water-Saving Tips
- Run dishwashers and clothes washers only at full capacity
- Upgrade to a high-efficiency clothes washer (rebates available)
- Don't let faucets run when brushing teeth
- Defrost foods in the refrigerator rather than under running water
- Reduce shower times (try using a timer or playing music with a three-song limit)
- Scrape food off plates, pots, and pans or wipe with a paper towel and dispose in the green waste
- Let pans soak in soapy water until ready to be cleaned rather than using running water
- Keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of letting the faucet run until cool
- Catch your warm-up water in the shower and use it on plants
Outdoor Water-Savings Tips
- If your home has a yard, visit our Gardening & Irrigation page for tips to reduce your water use.
- Use a broom to clean driveways, sidewalks, and patios instead of a hose
- Keep pools covered when not in use to reduce evaporation (pool cover rebates are available)
Find and Repair Leaks
Unexpected high water bills are often caused by leaks. If your water usage is higher than anticipated, visit our Leaks & High Water Bills page to determine if a leak is the cause of the problem.
Water-Saving Tips for Businesses
Businesses can also conserve water and encourage wise water use by employees and customers. View this flyer to learn how businesses can save water--and money.
Water-Saving Ideas for Kids
Children can help save water--and have a lot of fun in the process! Check out this flyer for ways kids can learn to conserve water.