There is no drought declared for New York City at this time.
In or out of a drought, every New Yorker can save hundreds of gallons of water each week.
Please visit nyc.gov/savewater for simple water saving tips, including:
- Report open fire hydrants. Visit the Fire Hydrant Complaint page.
- Report street leaks. Visit the Water Leak on Street or Sidewalk page.
- Don’t flush the toilet unnecessarily.
- Take shorter showers, saving five to seven gallons a minute. When taking a bath, fill the tub only halfway and save 10 to 15 gallons.
- Don’t run the tap while shaving, washing hands, or brushing teeth.
- Fix leaks.
- Run the dishwasher and washing machine only when full. Use short cycles if available. Turn off the water while washing dishes.
- Install water-saving fixtures including toilets, showerheads and faucet aerators.
- Sweep driveways and sidewalks clean rather than washing them down with a hose.
In or out of a drought, every New Yorker can save hundreds of gallons of water each week.
Please visit nyc.gov/savewater for simple water saving tips, including:
- Report open fire hydrants. Visit the Fire Hydrant Complaint page.
- Report street leaks. Visit the Water Leak on Street or Sidewalk page.
- Don’t flush the toilet unnecessarily.
- Take shorter showers, saving five to seven gallons a minute. When taking a bath, fill the tub only halfway and save 10 to 15 gallons.
- Don’t run the tap while shaving, washing hands, or brushing teeth.
- Fix leaks.
- Run the dishwasher and washing machine only when full. Use short cycles if available. Turn off the water while washing dishes.
- Install water-saving fixtures including toilets, showerheads and faucet aerators.
- Sweep driveways and sidewalks clean rather than washing them down with a hose.
