Summer Water Conservation Tips

• Please use only the water you need and honor the conservation techniques that will allow for unrestricted water use throughout the summer. 
• Water your lawn at night or very early in the morning to reduce evaporation.
• Direct your sprinklers so that they do not water the street or your driveway instead of your lawn.
• Don't run your sprinklers unless your yard needs it. And check plants before watering to make sure they need any. If the soil is wet, wait another day or two before watering.
• Sweep off sidewalks instead of relying on your water hose to clean them off.
• Check hoses and faucets, indoors and out, for leaks. Toilets, too!
• Install rain barrels to capture what little rain we receive, and use the water to feed plants, or hook up your sprinkler to it.
• Only run your dishwasher or washing machine when you have a full load. This can save you up to 1000 gallons per month.
• Wash your car with a few bucket loads of water instead of going to the car wash or using a hose.
• Store cold drinking water in the refrigerator to reduce your dependence on cold tap water.
• Mulch your flower beds to help retain moisture.
• When buying a new dishwasher or washing machine, opt for an energy-efficient model, which can save you on both water and electric consumption.
• Take shorter showers in the Summer, and avoid baths.
• Install low-flow shower heads, and replace old toilets with low-flow models.
• Bathe your dog outside, so your lawn gets to use the water, too!
• Reuse towels as much as possible, and don't forget to turn off the sink while shaving and brushing teeth.