Think Before You Fill!

Taking a shower uses much less water than filling up a bathtub. So think before you fill. A shower only uses 10 to 25 gallons, while a bath takes up to 70 gallons! If you do take a bath, be sure to plug the drain right away and adjust the temperature as you fill the tub.
To save even more water, keep your shower under five minutes long—try timing yourself with a clock the next time you hop in!
Living with two teenagers, we had to be both creative and understanding when it came to shower time. We implemented a three minute knock/warning and the final five minute knock. This was introduced a few years ago. It has become a game for the kids because most of the time they are finished before the second knock. They get a kick out of that!
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