Embodiments of the present invention provides a systems and methods for conserving liquids. The system detects, via sensors, if an object is interrupting the liquid flowing between a faucet and a drain. If the system detects an object is interrupting the flowing liquid, then the system routes the flowing liquid to a first destination using a diverter valve associated with the drain. The diverter valve is controlled by a microprocessor and connected to the sensors. However, if there are no object interrupting the flowing liquid, then the system routes the flowing liquid to a second destination.