Hot weather tends to dry up lawns, brown the garden and have people seeking out a swim, but those in charge of dishing out the drops are pushing for everyone to be water wise.

Riverina Water County Council general manager Andrew Crakanthorp said being water savvy didn't mean missing out.

He said one of the biggest issues rested with changing attitudes.

"We're encouraging people in the midst of summer to reduce water consumption as it is a scarce resource, so that means moving away from things like watering down driveways which the older generations still tend to do," he said.

"Younger generations coming through tend to be very conscious about the environment, so by understanding that less water needing to be pumped around the city means using less coal powered energy to do so will reduce our carbon footprint, which is great."

Mr Crakanthorp shared a number of tips for residents looking to reduce their water usage in different areas of the home.

The best place to start, according to Mr Crakanthorp, was the bathroom which typically uses 40 per cent of household water.

A modern water efficient showerhead uses nine litres of water per minute compared to older style showerheads that use 20 litres per minute, according to Mr Crakanthorp.

"Aim for a four-minute shower to save thousands of litres of water per year," he said.

"You can do this by using a shower timer or using songs that are about four minutes long."

Riverina Water County Council even have their own 'Water Wise' Spotify playlist with a range of appropriate songs to help time a shower.

Mr Crakanthorp said outdoor water use accounts for 25 to 50 percent of an average Australian's water use, particularly over summer.

"During daylight savings, we ask that you don't use sprinklers from 10am to 5pm as watering in the heat of the day is wasteful," he said.

When it comes to knowing when enough is enough, an empty tuna can can be more useful than you think.

"When watering your lawn, a good practice is to put a 25mm-deep tin like a can of tuna out and stop when the tin is full," Mr Crakanthorp said.

"When the water in the tin has evaporated, it's time to water again."

While only about 10 per cent of household water is used in the kitchen, Mr Crakanthorp said there are still simple ways to save.

"Only use the dishwasher when it's full, and collect running water while you wait for it to either heat up or cool down so it doesn't go to waste," he said.

"You can use that water on the gardens then, and the same tip applies to showers."

When it comes to doing laundry, Riverina Water suggests making sure you have a washing machine with a good Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Scheme rating.

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"Also, use your washing machine when there's a full load where possible," Mr Crakanthorp said.

Leaking taps can add up to 12,000 litres per year for severe leaks, according to Mr Crakanthorp, who said it was important to check for the fault regularly.

"Simply turn off all taps and water-using appliances, then write down the numbers on your water meter," he said.

"Don't use any water for about 15 minutes, then check the number on the meter again. If they've increased, you have a leak."

He added evaporative air conditioning systems were also a big user of water.

"While some people are moving towards reverse cycle systems now, the swampy is far more common so it's important to have that serviced regularly too," he said.

While being water wise was important, Mr Crakanthorp said the region's levels were positive at the moment.

"The availability of water is quite secure now. Blowering and Burrinjuck Dam are at 80 per cent capacity, but 80 per cent of our water also comes from aquifers underneath us, and the're recharging at the moment from all the rain we've had over the year," he said.