Here are just a couple of quick tips, mostly common sense when you think about it, on how to conserve water and reduce your water and power bill:

1. Don't flush the toilet every time you pee: "If it's pee, let it be! If it's brown flush it down". Yes it may sound gross (it's really not that bad :) but if you only share your toilet with a few roommates, a few family members, significant other, or especially just yourself, there's no reason to waste all that water. Plus you'll save a few bucks on your next water and power bill, especially when you combine this practice with the others below.

2. Take shorter showers (or a shower over a bath) and maybe even try braving fewer showers in your daily/weekly routine. One (1) shower a day can even be too much for some, why do you need more than one? After all, a natural scent can do wonders for you and your partner, those pheromones weren't created for nothing!

3. Use less in the kitchen: try designating a favorite glass or cup (if you haven't already) and only exchange it for another or clean it once a day (or longer). If you're drinking mostly water, which is also another big plus in your favor, than there's not much concern over germs.

You can also try washing your dishes by hand, just be conscious of the water pressure you use, you can run it at a half or a third of full pressure and still do an effective job. If need be, you can crank it up when rinsing before and/or after you're done scrubbing.