As I emptied my dehumidifier into a watering can for future use this morning, as I do every day, it came to mind that there must be an untold amount of little water saving tips out there.

And then along came Consumer Reports with their trusty 50 Ways To Save Water list. It’s no mystery that water conservation makes sense for environmental and for your wallet whether your area’s water supply is low or high. Most can be done for little or no cost - keep in mind that making just one or two changes can make a major difference.

Some highlights include…

• Wash vegetables and fruits in a bowl or basin using a vegetable brush; don’t let the water run.

• Use recycled water on plants. Sources: water left from boiled eggs, tea kettles, and washed vegetables; dehumidifier condensate.

• Chill drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the faucet until the water is cold.

• Turn off the faucet when brushing teeth. Faucets can spout 2 to 3 gallons per minute.

• Sweep driveways, sidewalks, and steps instead of hosing them down.

Consumer Repoirts also brings us the following: The average U.S. household uses 350 gallons of water per day, according to the American Water Works Association. Depending on the region, households use 20 to 62 percent of that total outdoors on lawns, pools, and such. Saving water outdoors, then, can really make a dent. Indoors, homeowners can reduce water use by about 30 percent by installing more-efficient water fixtures and regularly checking for leaks.