INDIANAPOLIS -- Consumers have a bevy of options at their disposal to keep water bills down, but many don't take advantage of some cost-cutting moves that can keep dollars in their pockets.

Aside from turning off the faucet while shaving or brushing teeth, some changes on a larger scale can help consumers save a bundle, 6News' Todd Wallace reported.

"There are lots of simple ways people may not have even thought of yet," said Paul Whitmore, of Indianapolis Water.

An aerator that can be installed at the end of a faucet serves to limit the water flow.

"When you turn the water on, it allows you to use less water, but still maintain the pressure," Whitmore said. "If you install these all over your house, you could save hundreds of gallons a month, and that adds up to several dollars every month."

Changing showerheads is another relatively easy way to save some cash. Low-flow heads that put out about a gallon a minute can still provide adequate pressure.

"Using this can save 750 gallons of water a month," Whitmore said.

In conjunction with low-flush toilets, which can save consumers about $8 monthly, the savings start adding up.

Outside, even more savings can be had by using rainwater to water plants rather than city water.

A rain barrel strategically placed adjacent to a downspout can collect 50 gallons or more of water that can be siphoned from a spigot for plant-watering needs.

"It can be used to fill up a watering can and do light watering around the house," Whitmore said.

For those with lawn irrigation systems, a sensor can be wired to shut off the automatic watering when it is raining.

If all of the suggestions are implemented in a single home, a consumer could save as much as $180 a year on the water bill.