what steps can we take to decrease our water consumption?
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. First of all, look around your own home to see what you can do. Instead of sprinkling a lawn for hours, use a timer that sets it for every third day (for example), for less time, etc. There are low-flow showerheads, special toilets that use less water to flush, just for some examples.
Here is a site where you pick the area of the USA and then you will find 100 ways to save water consumption:
http://www.wateruseitwisely.com/100ways/index.shtml
Water Saving Tips in the Regions of the US