In some parts of the world, water is more valuable than oil. As the planet becomes hotter and drier due to global warming, water scarcity has become a real issue for millions of people all over the world. As shocking as it sounds,the average American uses 100 gallons of water before leaving the house in the morning! Here are some easy ways we can all conserve water:

1. Don’t run water while brushing teeth.

2. Wash the dishes in a machine — believe it or not the machine uses less water than washing by hand.

3. Taking a five-minute shower instead of a bath saves at least ten gallons of water.

4. In the garden, use soaker hoses rather than traditional sprinklers.