Tips for using less water
Did you know...Most water use occurs outdoors?
Here are few tips for using less water outdoors:
- Water early in the morning or later at night to reduce evaporation.
- Adjust sprinklers to prevent overspray and runoff.
- Dial back your sprinklers by two minutes.
- Adjust your sprinkler time monthly and according to the weather.
- Replace lawn with low water using plants and drip irrigation (rebates available)
- Limit showers to five minutes or less
- Check plumbing and appliances for leaks and fix them within 48 hours.
- Install high-efficiency appliances such as toilets, showerheads, faucets, dishwashers and clothes washers (rebates available).
- Turn off the water when rinsing dishes, soaping hands, brushing teeth or shaving.