Water conservation. what do the words bring to mind? doing without? in reality it can be done by making very minor changes around the home. take a look at the bar graph showing how a typical family uses water at home. which practices described below could practically to conserve water use at home? don't flush the toilet very often. do not bathe unless you are very dirty. stop using the dishwasher to wash dishes. only take a bath on the weekends. don’t leave your tap running while brushing your teeth, shaving, or washing the dishes. fix leaky faucets and pipes right away. use environmentally friendly products whenever you can. when you must use environmentally hazardous products, be sure that you dispose of them properly.