* Take shorter showers. The average American shower uses about 2.5 gallons of water per minute. If you reduce your shower time by just 2 minutes, you can save 5 gallons of water per day.

* Turn off the water when you brush your teeth or shave. Leaving the water running while you brush your teeth or shave can waste up to 4 gallons of water per minute.

* Fix leaky faucets. A leaky faucet can waste up to 10 gallons of water per day. Check your faucets regularly for leaks, and repair them as soon as possible.

* Water your lawn less often. Overwatering your lawn can waste a lot of water. Only water your lawn when it needs it, and water deeply and infrequently.

* Use a rain barrel to collect rainwater. Rain barrels can collect rainwater from your roof, which you can then use to water your lawn or plants.

* Install a low-flow toilet. Low-flow toilets use about 1.6 gallons of water per flush, compared to 3.5 gallons for a standard toilet.

* Install a low-flow shower head. Low-flow shower heads use about 2.5 gallons of water per minute, compared to 5.0 gallons for a standard shower head.

* Use a dishwasher instead of hand-washing dishes. Dishwashers use less water than hand-washing dishes, especially if you use the energy-saver setting.

* Wash your clothes in cold water. Washing clothes in cold water uses less energy and water than washing them in hot water.

* Use a water filter instead of bottled water. Bottled water is expensive and wasteful. A water filter can provide you with clean, filtered water without the need to buy bottled water.

By following these tips, you can save water and reduce your environmental impact.