More than 1,700 water related reports are currently open throughout Houston. Officials said drought conditions have caused water main breaks, leaks and low water pressure across the city.

It is so dry that starting this Sunday, Aug. 27, Houstonians will be forced to limit using water outside at certain times and breaking those rules could cost you.

The City of Pasadena is asking residents to voluntarily conserve water.

The city of Galveston has asked residents and local businesses to conserve water and water used for irrigation, according to a release.

‘The Give Water a Break’ campaign is Houston Water’s latest attempt to encourage conservation, and limit wastefulness, according to an explainer on the City of Houston’s Public Works website. Some of the marketing material, particularly the slides engineered to be shared on social media, are spicy and sexually suggestive.

Earth Day is a day we're all supposed to focus on how we can protect our planet, making it cleaner and healthier for people and wildlife. You don't have to change your whole life. If everyone starts small, we could make a big change. Here are five things you can do starting today to make a difference.