Denver, CO — During Drinking Water Week, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) reminds water consumers that we all have a critical role in preserving our most precious natural resource. Here are some tips to help you conserve water in the coming summer months:

• Don't over-water your lawn, and water early in the morning or at night to avoid excess evaporation.
• Fully load the dishwasher and clothes washer before running them.
• When washing dishes by hand, don't let the water run.
• If you have a swimming pool, use a cover. You will cut the loss of water by evaporation by 90 percent.
• Repair dripping faucets and leaky toilets. Dripping faucets can waste up to 2,000 gallons of water each year in the average home. Leaky toilets can waste as much as 200 gallons per day.
• Don’t leave the sink running while you brush your teeth.
• Help preserve the quality of the available water supply by not overusing pesticides and fertilizers, avoiding flushing medications down the toilet or sink, and disposing of hazardous materials properly.

SOURCE: AWWA