Water Saving Tips

Learn how to save water or use it the right way. This is vital to our community.

Install Water-Efficient Drip Irrigation Systems*

For trees, shrubs and flowers to get water to the plant’s roots more efficiently, and you’ll save 20-25 gallons per day. Your water-efficient ...

Look for Leaks

Leaks cost you money and water! Be on the lookout for worn toilet flappers, dripping faucets, broken sprinkler heads, and leaking valves.

Remove Your Lawn and Get California Friendly

Create a drought-friendly garden with California native plants! Not only does MNWD offer rebates for lawn removal, we also host regular workshops on ...

Adjust Your Sprinkler Timer Settings

Adjusting your sprinklers to make sure there is no overlap and that you’re not watering patios and sidewalks can help save about 250 gallons ...

Recycle Shower Water Outdoors

Anyone can recycle water! Simply using a bucket to collect excess water during a shower or while using the sink can provide a ...

Shorten Your Showers

Shortening a ten minute shower to five minutes can save 2.5 gallons of water per minute!

Don’t Leave Water Running

Leaving the water running while performing everyday tasks can be a huge water waster! Turning off the water when brushing teeth, washing hands, ...

Upgrade Your Bathrooms With Water-Efficient Shower Heads

A simple solution to saving water in your home is installing water efficient shower heads. These easy-to-install fixtures can save up to 750 ...

Monitor Your Water Bill for Unusually High Use

There’s one easy way to tell if there’s a water leak in your home — an unusually high water bill! If the price ...

Run Your Clothes Washer Only When Full

Washing full loads of laundry can save up to 1,000 gallons of water each month. Replacing your clothes washer with a water efficient ...

Use Water Efficient Toilets

Did you know that water efficient toilets can qualify for MNWD rebates? The latest high-efficiency models and save up to 17,500 gallons each ...

Don’t Use the Toilet as a Wastebasket

Don’t use the toilet as a wastebasket, flushing away unnecessary water you’ll save 6 gallons, 1.6 gallons or 1.28 gallons per flush (depending on the toilet).