Conserving water provides multiple benefits. It saves energy required to treat and distribute water, lowering carbon footprints. Less water usage also keeps more water in ecosystems, maintaining habitats for wildlife. There are simple ways to conserve water at home, like turning off faucets while brushing teeth, only running full loads of laundry and dishes, fixing leaks, and using low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators. Planting rain gardens and installing rain barrels also helps conserve water by capturing runoff. Sharing water conservation knowledge with others can further reduce usage.