HOT WATER HEATER

	Insulate older heaters and long-run hot water pipes.
	Match the heater's size to your needs and set the temperature at 140 if you have a dishwasher or 120 if you don't.
	Turn thermostat down to a minimum when you are away for more than two days.

LAUNDRY

	Only run the clothes washer and dryer when fully loaded.
	When possible, use cold water to wash clothes.
	Spin clothes thoroughly before drying.
	Clean the clothes dryer filter after each load.
	Do not over-dry clothes; use minimum amount of time necessary to dry them.
	Dry lighter items together and heavy items together.
	Consider using a clothesline instead of a dryer.

POOLS AND SPAS

	Run your pool pump during off-peak hours. Summer peak hours are 10a.m.-7p.m.
	Check with your pool supply advisor for recommendations on how long to run your pool pump daily.  Don't run it any longer than necessary.
	Use a timer on the filter pump.
	Use a wall brush and leaf skimmer frequently and follow a regular program of preventative maintenance.
	Use a cover or blanket on pools and spas when they are not in use.

KITCHEN

	Repair plumbing leaks and fix dripping faucets.
	Install low-flow aerator on all faucets.
	Do not leave water running when rinsing dishes.
	Do not use running water to thaw meat or other frozen foods.

BATHROOM

	Install a high efficiency toilet.  They use just 1.28 gallons of water per flush.
	Install low-flow showerheads and aerators.
	Repair all water leaks as soon as possible.
	Take short showers instead of baths.
	Do not leave water running when shaving or brushing your teeth.

OUTSIDE THE HOUSE

	Adjust the automatic sprinklers with the seasons.
	Adjust sprinklers to insure you are not watering the house, sidewalk, or street.
	Shut the sprinklers off when it is raining.
	Water during the cool of the day, preferably when its not windy, and early morning is better than dusk.
	Direct downspouts or gutters toward shrubbery or trees.
	Collect rainwater in a large bucket for other outside uses.
	Consider ground sensors, drip irrigation, and xeriscaping (drought-tolerant landscaping).
	Use a broom, not a hose to clean driveways, steps, and sidewalks.  If a hose must be used, control the flow a shut-off nozzle.
	Use car washes that recycle water.

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Most of the water used in Southern California comes from areas several hundred miles away.  These remote sources have their limits.  Use our precious water resources in a more efficient manner.  Using less water  decreases the load on the City's sewage system.