Water Conservation

Water Conservation

Water is a valuable, fundamental resource that should not be wasted. 
Water conservation is the practice of using water efficiently to reduce unnecessary water usage.  Water conservation is important because fresh clean water is a limited resource, as well as a costly one. As a homeowner, you’re probably already well aware of the financial costs of inefficient water use. Conservation of this natural resource is critical for the environment — and our wallets.

Eventually the water supply will replenish itself, but clean water used in homes has limitations. If each person uses only what is needed, the natural water supply will always be adequate. By practicing the helpful tips on this page , it will help us meet your normal water usage demands.

Leaks from faulty plumbing fixtures are one of the largest contributors to water waste. Repairing these leaks promptly will conserve water usage and money.

One of the most substantial areas to reduce water usage is in the kitchen and bathroom. Two-thirds of the water used in the average home is in the bathroom, due to long showers and unnecessary toilet flushing. Water conservation in the kitchen and bathroom not only saves water, it saves the energy to heat the water as well. 

Another area to concentrate your conservation efforts on is outside water use. Over 50% of the water used outdoors is wasted due to inefficient watering methods and systems. Properly adjusting irrigation system settings and curtailing excessive usage is imperative to the effort of conservation.


Outdoor Use 

  • Avoid using recreational water toys  that require a constant stream of water.
  • Take your car to a carwash when possible.
  •  If washing your car at home, use a trigger nozzle on the hose to automatically shut the water off when not in use.  Wash from a bucket of soapy water, only use the hose to rinse.
  • Use a broom to sweep off sidewalks and driveways, rather than hosing them off with water.
  • Check for leaking faucets, hoses, and irrigation systems and make repairs promptly.
  • Always shut the water off at the connection to the house when finished with outside usage.
Indoor Use

  • Keep drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the water until it is cool.
  • Reduce the use of the garbage disposal. This requires a large amount of water for operation.  Dispose of food scraps and peelings in the trash or better yet, start a compost pile for your garden.
  • Use your dishwater only for full loads not just a few items.
  • If you are washing dishes by hand, don’t leave the water running for rinsing.  Fill one side of the sink for rinsing, or stack the washed dishes to rinse all together.
  • Do not let water run while lathering your hands, shaving, or brushing your teeth.
  • Never use your toilet to dispose of items you can throw in the trashcan.
  • Wash only full loads of laundry or use the appropriate water level and load size on the washing machine.

Irrigation Use 

  • Water early or late in the day, not in the midday heat. 
  • Avoid watering on windy days. 
  • Make sure you are watering intentionally on lawns and gardens, and not uselessly on sidewalks or driveways. 
  • Only water when plants and grass need it rather than on a set schedule.
  • Watch the weather, if there is a cloudy or cool spell your lawn doesn’t require as much water.
  • During the hottest weeks of summer, mow less frequently and set blades of the mower to leave grass about 3” high. This will allow the grass to shade itself.
  • Water your lawn, landscape plants, and gardens only on specific days based on your address:
a. Odd number house address (ie: 3151) only water on Monday, Wednesday & Friday
b. Even number house address (ie: 3044) only water on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
c. No one waters on Sunday to give our towers a chance to fill
  • Reduce the number of days you water – Only water 2 days per week instead of 3 but stick to your days as described in bullet point above. During very long hot spells your grass may not have that plush green color, but the lawn will remain healthy and return to its deep green color with a good rain.
  • For new sod, only water for 20 minutes each time, twice per day, and only for 12 weeks. New sod will take root by then and then only needs water as described above.

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