Conserving Water Outdoors

Water Conservation Tip for September:    Do you have a water-smart yard?  Having a beautiful landscape doesn't have to mean wasting water or money. These simple steps can help transform all of your outdoor spaces. 

 

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 Divison About Our Water Supply/Water Conservation Plan H2Ome Improvement Rebate Water Resources