The Word of mAn[S]o0r: Save water!! Every drop counts

I put up this post on a forum and thought someone might benefit from it here as well. On a personal note, i once read this archie comic back when i was a kid, which carried public service messages about saving water. I guess they do have an effect, because since then, i've tried my best to atleast save what i can, and use only what i need. Dont let the water run unnecessarily and all. So this comes more from personal experience as well.

Here's an excat duplicate of the article:

Here are some tips for saving water
around the house. They may seem small, but every drop you save is worth
it! Im highlighting the one's i think are more useful. If you have any
other's let me know.

1. Never put water down the drain when there may be another use for it such as watering a plant or garden, or cleaning.

2. Verify that your home is leak-free, because many homes have hidden
water leaks. Read your water meter before and after a two-hour period
when no water is being used. If the meter does not read exactly the
same, there is a leak.
3. Repair dripping faucets by replacing
washers. If your faucet is dripping at the rate of one drop per second,
you can expect to waste 2,700 gallons per year which will add to the
cost of water and sewer utilities, or strain your septic system.
4.
Check for toilet tank leaks by adding food coloring to the tank. If the
toilet is leaking, color will appear within 30 minutes. Check the
toilet for worn out, corroded or bent parts. Most replacement parts are
inexpensive, readily available and easily installed. (Flush as soon as
test is done, since food coloring may stain tank.)
5. Avoid
flushing the toilet unnecessarily. Dispose of tissues, insects and
other such waste in the trash rather than the toilet.
6.
Take shorter showers. Replace you showerhead with an ultra-low-flow
version. Some units are available that allow you to cut off the flow
without adjusting the water temperature knobs.
7. Use the
minimum amount of water needed for a bath by closing the drain first
and filling the tub only 1/3 full. Stopper tub before turning water.
The initial burst of cold water can be warmed by adding hot water later.

8. Don't let water run while shaving or washing your face. Brush your
teeth first while waiting for water to get hot, then wash or shave
after filling the basin.
9. Retrofit all wasteful household faucets by installing aerators with flow restrictors.

10. Operate automatic dishwashers and clothes washers only when they
are fully loaded or properly set the water level for the size of load
you are using.
11. When washing dishes by hand, fill one sink or
basin with soapy water. Quickly rinse under a slow-moving stream from
the faucet.
12. Store drinking water in the refrigerator rather than letting the tap run every time you want a cool glass of water.

13. Do not use running water to thaw meat or other frozen foods.
Defrost food overnight in the refrigerator or by using the defrost
setting on your microwave.
14. Kitchen sink disposals require lots
of water to operate properly. Start a compost pile as an alternate
method of disposing food waste instead of using a garbage disposal.
Garbage disposals also can add 50% to the volume of solids in a septic
tank which can lead to malfunctions and maintenance problems.
15.
Consider installing an instant water heater on your kitchen sink so you
don't have to let the water run while it heats up. This will reduce
heating costs for your household.
16. . Insulate your water pipes. You'll get hot water faster plus avoid wasting water while it heats up.

17. Never install a water-to-air heat pump or air-conditioning system.
Air-to-air models are just as efficient and do not waste water.
18.
Install water softening systems only when necessary. Save water and
salt by running the minimum amount of regenerations necessary to
maintain water softness. Turn softeners off while on vacation.
19.
Check your pump. If you have a well at your home, listen to see if the
pump kicks on and off while the water is not in use. If it does, you
have a leak.
20. When adjusting water temperatures, instead of
turning water flow up, try turning it down. If the water is too hot or
cold, turn the offender down rather than increasing water flow to
balance the temperatures.
21. If the toilet flush handle frequently sticks in the flush position, letting water run constantly, replace or adjust it.