The issue of Peak Oil is a hot topic these days, but an issue that will ultimately affect us even more will be Peak Water. To be more succinct, we’re running out of water. If we don’t act now to try to curtail our domestic water consumption, we’re squandering one of our most precious resources.

Freshwater is so incredibly important to us, not only for drinking and washing, but for growing our food. Irrigation accounts for up to one third of our freshwater use, the largest demand on our water supply. The average American household uses about 80 to 100 gallons a day, mostly to flush the toilet. After that, the water we use for washing ourselves and our clothes is the next biggest use.

So how can we cut down on our domestic water usage? There are some simple and affordable steps you can take to keep your personal water consumption down, and they don’t entail bathing in a bucket, either.

Household Water Saving Tips