Saving Water Around the House
Install Aerators
Saves 1.2 gallons per person/day
Wash Full Loads
of Clothes & Dishes
Washwer: saves 15-45 gallons per load
Dishwasher: saves 5-15 gallons per load
Turn Off Water
When Brushing Teeth
or Shaving
Saves 10 gallons per person/day
Shower for Only
5 Minutes
Saved 12.5 gallons with
a water efficient showerhead
per shower
Install A High-
Efficiency Toilet
Saves 19 gallons per person/day
Fix Leaks
Saves 110 gallons per month
To get more information on the drought, how to save water, or to report water waste, call the City of Milpitas Water Conservation Hotline at 408-586-2666, or visit Save Water Milpitas.