Tips To Water Wisely

v      Water early.  The earlier, the better.

v      An average lawn needs only 1-inch of water once per week.

v      Thatch and aerate your lawn for better water filtration.

v      Use mulch/compost for trees, plants, and shrubbery.

v      Water longer but less frequently.

v      Use soaker hoses or a drip irrigation system for flower and plant beds.

v      Use more efficient sprinklers that provide large drops of water close to the ground.

v      Install an automatic sprinkler timer on an outdoor faucet.

v      Reprogram automatic electronic controllers frequently to correspond with current weather conditions.

v      Use rain shutoff devices.

v      Plant with water-efficient landscaping and use mulch.  Organic mulches (aged manure, compost, bark or wood chips) cover and cool soil, minimizing evaporation.

v      Sweep outside with a broom, not a hose.  Five minutes of hosing uses up to 25 gallons of water.

v      Always use a shut-off nozzle on your hose when washing vehicles or watering plants.

Please visit www.epa.gov/watersense/ for additional conservation ideas.