How YOU can make a difference

You can start water conservation in your home today. Here are some tips to save water:

• Don't let the water run needlessly when washing dishes, shaving, or brushing your teeth.
• Take shorter showers... keeping showers less than 5 minutes can save up to 1,000 gallons per month.
• Plug the bathtub before turning the water on, and then adjust the temperature as the tub fills up.
• Fix leaky faucets: Just one drip a second can waste 2,000 gallons of water per year.
• If practical, try to run the dishwasher or washing machine only when completely full.
• If you live in an older home, consider replacing your plumbing with low-flow fixtures and low-flush toilets.
• Water your lawn only when necessary and consider landscaping with native plants adaptable to your climate's conditions.
• Place a bucket in the shower to catch excess water to use to water plants later. This also works when washing dishes or vegetables in the sink.
• Place water collection vessels such as barrels or large buckets to collect rain water from down spouts and gutters. Use the water to water your plants.
• Use the garbage disposal minimally and compost instead.

Together we can make a difference!