DeKalb residents can save money when it comes to utility bills. Water bills are no exception.

“The number one thing [students should do to save money on their water bills] is to check for leaks that might run the water bill,” said Water Department Superintendent Bryan Faivre.

Most leaks occur in toilet tanks, which many students do not realize, Faivre said.

“Install low-flow shower fixtures that use less water pressure for shower heads,” Faivre said.

By keeping leaks to a minimum, money can be saved.

Senior finance major Anna Delgado lives in a four-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment equipped with washing machine.

“I think we waste about 30 gallons of water per shower,” Delgado said. “That’s a lot, because we take a shower every day, and some of us twice a day. We also use a lot of water for cooking and cleaning.”

According to the City of DeKalb’s Web site, the city gets its water from six deep wells and three shallow wells. Water is stored in four elevated tanks, which hold approximately 5.75 million gallons of water.

These tanks are used to control water pressure and to provide enough water for the fire department and during times of high demand.