More Tips for Saving Water Outdoors

Do not leave sprinklers unattended. Use a kitchen timer to remind yourself to turn off sprinklers.
Water slowly to reduce runoff and to allow deep penetration.
Observe the watering schedule for your address.
Dig out water-loving weeds and cultivate soil often.
Use a rain barrel to collect rainwater. Rainwater is free and is better for your plants because it doesn’t contain hard minerals.
Do not hose down your driveway or sidewalk. Use a broom to clean leaves and other debris from these areas.
Use a shutoff nozzle on your hose that can be adjusted down to a fine spray so that water flows only as needed. When finished, turn it off at the spigot instead of at the nozzle to avoid leaks. A garden hose without a shutoff nozzle can pour out 530 gallons of water in an hour.
Avoid purchasing recreational water toys that require a constant stream of water.
Consider using a commercial car wash that recycles water. If you wash your own car, park on the grass, use a bucket of soapy water and use a hose with a shutoff nozzle.
Avoid the installation of ornamental water features (such as fountains) unless the water is recycled.
If you have a swimming pool, consider a new water-saving pool filter.
Cover your spa or pool to reduce evaporation.