Conserving Water Outdoors

Water Conservation Tip for May:     Update your irrigation system with SMART Irrigation Technology equipment.  The City has a rebate program.  Find out more...

 

Over 50% of a homeowner’s water bill may consist of lawn and landscape watering. This watering usually accounts for the most water waste! Here are useful tips to produce substantial savings in your water bill:   

 

 

• Determine how much water your landscape needs to stay healthy.
• Use water-wise landscape management practices. More . . .
• Harvest rainwater-see the rebate page for information about a Rain Barrel Rebate!
• Keep automatic irrigation controllers in OFF position and turn on ONLY when necessary!
• Keep irrigation system equipment maintained! Broken or misaligned sprinkler heads waste tremendous amounts of water and is subject to violation.
• Follow landscape management regulations listed in the Water Conservation and Drought Contingency and Emergency Response Plans.
• Never use a hose to sweep sidewalks and driveways! Use a hose shut off nozzle to keep from wasting water.
• Design landscape with water efficient plants. Find out more at www.txsmartscape.com

 

Related Information:

Water Conservation Division

About Our Water Supply/Water Conservation Plan

H2Ome Improvement Rebate

Water

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