The most common ways people waste water are listed below:
Home-an old toilet uses 5-7 gallons of water to flush where as the newer toilets now use 1.5 gallons to flush
-sweeping you driveway has the same effect as spraying it down with a hose
-leaky faucets still drip water, therefore if you don't use it then it will continue to drip out water
-Since it is not full, you are washing dishes but not at maxium capactiy