Are you serious about conserving water in your home? One of the best ways to do this is to install aerators on your faucets.

Unsure about whether you need aerators? Look at the side of your faucet spigot—right where the water comes out. If an aerator is already installed, you will see its flow rating imprinted on the side. It should read 2.75 gpm (gallons per minute) or lower. If no aerator is installed, check for threading just inside the tip—that’s where you can screw on the aerator. Most modern faucets easily accept aerators. Ideally, you should install an aerator that uses no more than 1.5 gpm.

Today, challenge yourself to check each of your faucets for aerators and make a plan for installing ones where needed.