Indoor Water Wise Tips Page ContentIn the Bathroom Take five-minute showers. Install water-saving showerheads. A quality water-saving showerhead provides a luxurious shower, yet uses no more than 2.5 gallons per minute. Ask your hardware retailer for advice. Check toilets for leaks. If you have a leak, you may be wasting up to 200 gallons of water per day. Don't use your toilet as a trashcan or ashtray. Toilets use anywhere from 1.3 to 3.5 gallons of water per flush. Replace your old toilet with a low-consumption toilet (click here for more info and to see if you're eligible for a $75 rebate). Turn off water while brushing teeth or shaving. In the Laundry Room Use the proper water-level setting when washing clothes. If you machine's water level cannot be adjusted, do FULL loads only. When replacing a washing machine, look for one with the Energy Star label. It will use only 18-25 gallons per load. Traditional washers use 40 gallons per load. Learn more at www.energystar.gov. In the Kitchen Don't leave the water running when washing dishes by hand or rinsing fruits and vegetables. Instead, fill your sink or a bowl with water to rinse them. Any dirt will sink to the bottom of the bowl or sink. Check pipes and faucets for leaks. A small drip can waste 50 gallons a day! Keep drinking water in the refrigerator. Stop the wasteful practice of running the tap to cool water. Run the dishwasher only when full. Contact InformationLaura Tworek(757) 385-4948LTworek@vbgov.com