California has escaped another consecutive year of drought. However, this summer water conservation should remain a priority. Below are ten tips of conservation as written in the Daily Real Estate News.

• Water your lawn only when it needs it. Your lawn needs water if you can walk across grass and leave footprints.
• Water in the early morning. 30 % of water can be lost to evaporation by watering during midday.
• Set your lawn mower one notch higher
• Use drip irrigation hoses
• Use a broom instead of a hose
• Forego the hose and wash your car with a bucket and sponge instead
• Keep a bottle of cold tap water in the refrigerator
• Run dishwashers and clothes washers only when they are full
• Adjust the water level of your clothes washer
• Regularly check your toilet, faucets and pipes for leaks.