Summer Water Conservation Tips Start Date: Immediately End Date: August 31, 2019 Summer Water Conservation Tips Summer’s here, and so is an increase in water use indoors and out. Conserving water around the home lowers your monthly bills while keeping reservoirs and aquifers from going dry. This means more water in the future for you, your neighbors and for wildlife. Conserve water by: fixing leaks; using a soaker hose instead of a sprinkler to water your garden plants; and using a broom instead of spray from the hose to clean off the driveway and sidewalks. Find more water saving tips on the Texas Parks and Wildlife website.