You Can Save Water Every Day!
Four Steps of Water Conservation
Saving water every day isn't hard. Interact with the banner above to see 12 Tips On How To Save Water and view four more tips below. You can also visit saveourwater.com for more ways to conserve water.
Plant Drought-Resistant PlantsLawns are water-intensive. You can save a lot of water by switching from a lawn to a drought resistant landscape. You can even get a rebate for doing this! Visit our Water Conservation Programs page for more details. For more tips on water efficient landscapes, visit saveourwater.com. |
Be Mindful When You WaterWatering only at night and/or installing drip irrigation can save you thousands of gallons per year. If you notice that your sprinklers are leaking or watering the sidewalk, try to aim them at your landscape or get them repaired. Check out this pamphlet for suggested watering schedules. |
Install Efficient AppliancesHaving water efficient appliances is another great way to save water! This includes shower heads, toilets, washers, and faucets. See how you can upgrade fixtures for FREE or receive additional benefits through our Water Conservation Programs. Public Works also offers a free home water usage evaluation. |
Small Things Add UpWhen it comes to water, the small things you do to save water really add up! You can take shorter showers, turn off the water while brushing, and only wash full loads of laundry or dishes. Also, consider reusing indoor water to water your plants! Visit h2ouse.org for more tips on saving water. |
Prohibited Watering
Below are prohibited water uses. This significantly reduces the use of water for non-essential uses.
1) Watering landscape during and 48 hours after rain,
2) Hosing off sidewalks and driveways,
3) Washing cars without a shut-off nozzle,
4) Non-recirculated water in a decorative water feature, and
5) Irrigating in a manner that causes runoff.