Saving Water at the Sink

· Turn off the water while you brush your teeth. You’ve heard this standard water-saving strategy before but it never hurts to be reminded.
· Turn off the water while you wash your hands.
· To wash your hands effectively and use less water, fill the palm of one hand with water and turn off the water.
· Add soap and lather well.· Add soap and lather well.
· Posters found at schools and clinics recommend lathering your hands for at least 15 seconds (the amount of time it takes to sing "Happy Birthday"). Remember to lather between your fingers and round your wrists.
· Turn on water and rinse quickly.
· Running water for the recommended fifteen seconds uses approximately 41.69 ounces of water on average (assuming the water is only on for fifteen seconds).