Top Ten Water Saving Tips Print E-mail

1. Reduce irrigation cycle times by 20%.

2. Find and repair leaks to save hundreds of gallons each month.

3. Inspect and tune up irrigation system monthly.

4. Irrigate between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. to reduce water loss from evaporation and wind.

5. Use a broom, not a hose, to clean driveway, deck or patio.

6. Use a bucket and a hose with an automatic shut-off nozzle when you wash the car,  or take a car to a car wash that recycles their water.

7. Cover pools and hot tubs to reduce evaporation.

8. Use front-loading clothes washers.

9. Run the dishwasher and clothes washer with full loads.

10. Prevent and report water waste.