EASY WAYS TO SAVE WATER

Indoor

§         Take shorter showers.  You can save 3 gallons of water for every minute.

§         Turn off the water while you brush your teeth or shave.

§         Water plants with leftover dish or bath water or ice.

§         Fix leaky faucets and pipes.

§         Install water-efficient devices in the bathroom and kitchen.

§         If you see a leaky plumbing fixture, notify the manager to please have it fixed.

§         Use the sink garbage disposal sparingly or start a compost pile.

§         Always keep water conservation in mind and find ways to save in the kitchen. Small savings add up in time.

§         Take a shower instead of filling the tub and taking a bath. Showers with low-flow showerheads usually use less water than tub baths.

§         If you do take baths, try reducing the level of the water being used in a bathtub by one or two inches.

Outdoor

§     Implement your own voluntary water conservation program by reducing residential outdoor watering to twice per week.  This conservation measure alone will have the most significant impact on water usage.

§         Use a broom, not a hose, to remove debris from sidewalks, patios and driveways.

§         Drain water from pools and hot tubs onto vegetated areas, not in the gutter.

§         Fix leaky hoses and faucets.

§         Use hoses and sprinkler heads that drip water slowly close to the ground.

§         Let the City Utilities Office know when you see wasteful usage outdoors that occurs on a regular basis (see back cover for phone numbers).

§         Use a bucket of soapy water, not just the hose, to wash your car.

§         Don’t cut the grass too short — longer grass holds moisture better.

§         Concrete won’t grow — don’t water your driveway, the sidewalks or streets.

§         Don’t over water — find out what types of plants you have and how much water they really need.

§        There is more to yards than lawns. Use native and water-efficient plants and trees to create an enjoyable outdoor space.

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