Water Conservation & Restrictions : Water Saving Ways
Water Saving Ways
Following are some improvements you can make to save water:
Save Water Inside:
- Keep a container of drinking water in the refrigerator
- Turn faucet off when shaving or brushing your teeth
- Take shorter showers
- Run washing machine and dishwasher with full loads only
- Periodically check all plumbing for any leaks (toilets, faucets, shower heads, water heater pressure relief valves, water softeners, irrigation, etc.)
- Install Low-Flow toilets
- Install Low-Pressure shower heads
- Install a tankless water heater
- Install water-saving aerators on all faucets
- Replace toilets, washing machines & dishwashers with water-saving models
- Reduce the amount of time that your water softener regenerates
Save Water Outside
- Be sure irrigation system is working efficiently with no broken parts or leaks
- Water in the early morning or late evening
- Water slowly to reduce run off and to allow deep penetration
- Use drought-resistant plants in your landscaping
- Use compost or mulch around plants to help retain moisture
- Keep grass longer in warmer weather to help shade the soil and root system
- Use a pool cover to reduce water loss from evaporation
- Be sure hose connections are tight to avoid water loss
- Collect rain in a rain barrel for watering plants
- Sweep off driveways, patios and sidewalks --- Don't hose off