Ways for Everyone to Conserve

Saving at Home...

We use more water in our homes than anywhere else, but there are lots of ways to conserve. It is easy to do and there's something every member of the family can do.

Take a look at the resources below and see which are best for your home. You may choose two, three, four or the whole list. Then take the pledge and be a part of the I'm In movement.

How to Conserve Water at Home

• The Metro Water District’s Do It Yourself Household Water Assessment (PDF) is a step by step guide to assess your water use. It includes easy tips on for reducing water use. 


• The Metro Water District provides presentations on how to detect and repair leaks and how to incorporate an overall water-efficient lifestyle inside and outside of the home.


• The Water Wise Landscape Guide (PDF) offers valuable information about ways to reduce outdoor water use.


• waterSmartSM is a water conservation education program initiated by the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority (CCMWA) to raise awareness about the importance of indoor and outdoor water conservation.


• H2ouse.org takes you room by room inside the home and gives tips on how to conserve water inside your home.


• Georgia Department of Natural Resources provides statewide water conservation information.


• WaterSense, sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency, promotes and encourages the market for water-efficient products and services. To learn more about WaterSense visit http://www.epa.gov/watersense.