Water Conservation

Conservation Tips

• Check toilets, pipes and faucets for leaks. Food coloring dropped into the toilet tank will seep into the bowl if the toilet leaks. Even a small leak can waste hundreds of gallons a month.
• Stop using the toilet as a trash can or ash tray. Throw paper waste, cigarettes, etc. in the trash.
• Take shorter showers. Save up to 5-10 gallons for every minute you cut back.
• Turn off the water after you wet your toothbrush.
• Rinse your razor in the sink.
• Wash full loads in your dishwasher and washing machine.
• Don’t leave the water running while rinsing dishes or cleaning vegetables. Put in the stopper and fill the sink with water.
• Use a broom instead of a hose to clean sidewalks and driveways.
• Wash your car or house windows with a bucket of soapy water, and only use the hose for a quick rinse..
• Plant drought resistant plants and shrubs.
• Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants to retain moisture.
• Use a timer to remember to turn off sprinklers. Allow no more than 5 minutes per zone.
• Adjust sprinklers to water the lawn not the pavement.