1. Reducing consumption and use of water related consumables that require water in their production and distribution, including;
2. Avoiding (when reasonable) the purchase of pre-packaged water in plastic bottles . The water industry in the U.S. is largely unregulated resulting in quality of water across a broad range. The reality is that tap water is actually held to more stringent quality standards than bottled water, and some brands of bottled water are just tap water in disguise. According to some estimates, the production of one plastic water bottle requires over of 6.5 times as much water than the bottle holds in the first place.  Lastly, nobody wants to see empty plastic water bottles end up in land fills, but they do. The increasing consumption of bottled water is fueling an unsustainable industry that is taking a huge toll on the  environment. Alternative: Use a refillable and recyclable container for drinking water.
3. Avoiding the use of plastic cups and straws where convenient. It is estimated that it takes two centuries for a plastic straw to decompose in a landfill. Certainly don’t buy them for home use and request paper versions from food vendors where convenient - they’ll get the message over time.
4. Support and contribute (giving your time/effort or financial support) to water related causes that help individuals in lesser industrialized nations gain unimpeded access to clean water for drinking and bathing. Water, like the air we breath, should not be controlled in a manner that reduces an individual or community’s right to access and use.

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