Now that the drought has reached a Stage 3 warning, meaning we have graduated to an extreme drought, we are faced with new water conservation issues. Your same everyday water usage might help land us in a water shortage. So when in drought, conserve it out! Here are 8 easy, everyday tips to help you save our precious water.

Turn off the water while you brush your teeth

This small change can save 4 gallons a minute and can soon become a habit for future conservation.

2. Stick to short showers.

The average bath is the equivalent to 70 gallons of water. Yup. Save your baths for a drought-less day.

3. Let your lawn stand tall

Taller grass will cool your roots and hold in moisture. If you have to cut it, try keeping it between 1.5 and 2 inches. Rocking the longer lawn look will become trendy, I promise.

4. Wash your pets outside, wherever water is needed the most

Don’t worry, Fido can still have a bath but hopefully, your lawn or flowers will too. Think of it as two birds one stone.

5. Leftover ice cubes? Give them to your plants

Conservation = No Waste. I am sure your daisies will appreciate it in this heat.

6. Try to minimize the dishes you use a day

This will make sure you aren’t wasting water washing a million dishes a day. It will also save you in general from wasting your time washing a ton of dishes.

7. Don’t bag those leaves