To reduce our water footprint, we would probably have to use a lot less water. We could do this by: Less time in shower, using sink, dishwasher, and washing machine. We could also reduce our shopping habits. We can also reduce water by not just filling up a full glass of water and then only drinking half of it and tipping the rest out into the sink. We could fill the glass up with as much as we think we need and have another glass if you're still thirsty,