In the kitchen
- only run the dishwasher with a full load
- scrape your dishes clean instead of rinsing them before washing
- place a stopper in the sink to wash pots and pans, rather than turning on faucet each time a rinse is needed
In the bathroom
- when brushing your teeth, turn off the faucet until it is time to rinse
- take showers instead of baths; showers with low-flow showerheads (install one!) often use less water than baths
In the laundry
- wash only a full load when using an automatic washing machine
- use the lowest possible water level setting on the washing machine
- use cold water as often as possible
Outdoors
- water lawns early in the morning or late at night to avoid evaporation, & avoid watering lawns in windy weather
- use a broom rather than the hose to "sweep" walks and driveways
- use a bucket of soapy water to wash your car and save the hose for rinsing
Sources:
American Water
This Land
Save Texas Water