A Drought Warning has been declared for New York City. New York City agencies are implementing a range of drought protocols to conserve water. All New Yorkers must do their part to conserve water.

Please visit nyc.gov/savewater for simple 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.