As population grows and water supplies diminish, water conservation becomes an important issue. On a personal level, as supply decreases, cost generally increases, so the conservation of this natural resource can help minimize rising water costs. We can consider water efficiency in our regular activities as we water our lawns, take a shower, wash our cars or run the water as we wait for it to get warm. One conservation step that we can take is utilizing greywater. Since 60 – 65% of our indoor water use can possibly be recycled as greywater, this effort can help us to reduce our dependency on diminishing groundwater reserves.

Leaky faucets can waste thousands of gallons of water each year. Fixing them will save you money and valuable resources. Some leaks aren't so obvious and may only show up on your water bill. If you're not sure you have a leak, check the water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter has changed, you probably have a leak.

Every day people turn on the hot water faucet and let the cold water run until it gets hot. All of that cold water runs down the drain during the wait.  An easy way to live “green” is to capture that cold water and use it to water your plants or freshen your pet's water bowl. This is a minor habitual change that will save you money and help to stretch the fresh water supply. However, there is another solution that will help you save all of that water, as well as give you more convenience.