Water Saving Tips September 2023

Water Saving Tips:

Strategies to Conserve Water Inside:

• Check all faucets, toilets, and pipes for leaks.
• Install water saving showerheads and ultra-low-flush Toilets.
• Take shorter showers.
• Never use your toilet as a wastebasket.
• Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator.
• Rinse vegetables in a full sink or pan of water.
• Fully load your dishwasher.
• Rinse dishes in a complete pan or sink of water.
• Wash full loads of clothing.

Methods to Save Water Outdoors:

• Do not over-water landscaping.
• Water your yard or garden early in the morning or late in evening.
• Adjust sprinklers so that they don’t water the pavement or street.
• Don’t water cool, rainy or chilly days.
• Equip all hoses with shut-off nozzles.
• Use drip irrigation systems.
• Plant drought-tolerant or low water-use plants and blossoms.
• Use shrubs and ground cover to decrease the sum of grass.
• Place mulch around plants to reduce evaporation and discourage weeds.
• Place your mower blades one notch higher, since longer bud Means less evaporation.
• Use a pool cover to cut down on water evaporation.
• Use a bucket instead of a hose to clean your vehicle.
• Use a broom Instead of a hose to wash sidewalks,