Conservation Tips

Below are some practical water conservation tips:

• Wash only full loads in your washing machine and dishwasher.

• Do not run water continuously when washing dishes by hand.

• Attach low-flow faucet aerators to faucets.

• Take short showers instead of baths. A full bath requires approximately 36 gallons of water. A five minute shower using a low-flow restrictor will use 15 - 25 gallons.

• Install low-flow shower heads and toilets. Low flow toilets typically use 1/2 the water of a standard toilet.

• Don't leave the water running while brushing your teeth and/or shaving.

• Check for leaking faucets or toilets and repair them. A leaking faucet, dripping once per second, wastes six gallons of water a day. A leaking toilet can waste up to 5,000 gallons per day.

• Use a nozzle on your hose that will stop the water flow when appropriate.

• Use a broom, not a hose, to clean driveways and sidewalks.

• Store drinking water in the refrigerator, rather than allowing the tap to run for a cold glass of water.

• Recycle rain water to water plants and flowers.

• Learn how to use your water meter to check for leaks - call our office, we will be glad to walk you through it!