When cleaning outdoors
Use a shut-off nozzle
When washing cars and boats, use a bucket, sponge and hose with self-closing nozzle and save 8-18 gallons of water per minute.
Better yet, go to a commercial car wash which recycles water.
Use a broom
When cleaning driveways, sidewalks and patios, using a hose can waste 8-18 gallons of water per minute.
Don’t dump
Pouring chemicals or sweeping yard waste into the storm drain pollutes our water, making it more difficult to treat. These drains lead directly to our waterways and excess fertilizer, pet waste and chemicals can wash into our streams and reservoirs.
If you don’t want to swim in it or drink it, don't dump it.