Conservation
CONSERVATION TIPS
Conservation is not just a habit, it is a lifestyle decision. It is more than simply watching lawn watering times and days, turning off faucets and repairing leaky toilets. Water conservation involves lifestyle changes, drought resistant landscaping, rethinking lawn irrigation with updated timers and buying appliances that use less water. Over time water conservation can save money, save water and ensure ample water for customer's use.
Never water between 1 pm and 5 pm. This time is the hottest part of the day and water evaporates and doesn’t reach the plant’s root system.
Don’t water the lawn on windy days. There’s too much evaporation. Can waste up to 300 gallons in one watering.
Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants. Chunks of bark, peat moss or gravel slows down evaporation. Saves 750 to 1,500 gallons a month.
Have an evaporative air conditioner? Direct the water drain line to a flower bed, tree base, or lawn.
If you wash dishes by hand don’t leave the water running for rinsing. If you have two sinks, fill one with rinse water. If you only have one sink, use a spray device or short blasts instead of letting the water run. Saves 200 to 500 gallons a month.
Always wait until your dishwasher is full before running it.
Check toilets for leaks. Put dye tablets or food coloring into the tank. If color appears in the bowl without flushing, there’s a leak that should be repaired. Saves 400 gallons a month.
Turn off the water while brushing your teeth. Saves three gallons each day.
Always run a full load when using your washing machine.