Did you know that small changes in your water use habits can translate into big savings? Do you know how much water you consume and in what ways you can reduce it?

To help you conserve water, put the following tips we've compiled into practice and adopt a more conservation-focused lifestyle in your home. The advice comes as Los Angeles expects a heat wave that could lead people to overconsume or use water.

There are various methods that can help you not waste water when you don't have to. From innovative water recycling techniques to simple, common sense approaches that can substantially reduce water consumption.

According to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the first step is to determine where the water is used. Make a list, classify consumption by volume and evaluate the different ways in which water is used.

Some examples of this may be:

To put it in perspective, every time you put the above tips into practice, you save gallons of water. For example, turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth can save you up to 3 gallons of water a day.

On the other hand, washing a full load of clothes instead of two separate loads can save you up to 21 gallons of water. And by reducing the time you water your garden by two minutes, you can save about 80 gallons, according to the Department of Water and Power.

By following all these steps, you will also be able to save a significant amount of money.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, of the approximately 29 billion gallons of water consumed daily by households in the United States, nearly 9 billion gallons (30%) are spent on outdoor water use, such as watering yards. And in hot summer months or dry climates, a home's outdoor water consumption can reach 70 percent.

And for those who go the extra mile and replace their appliances, different rebate options are offered for items you may have purchased to reduce water consumption, such as high-efficiency washing machines, toilets, irrigation systems, and more.