What to do:

• Check around the house for leaks

  • Plumbing, faucets, toilets

• Water your yard less frequently

  • 2-3 times a week

  • Don’t water between 9am-5pm

  • Put a nozzle on your hose

• Use low-flow fixtures

  • Install water efficient plumbing fixtures

• Take shorter showers

• DON’T LET THE FAUCET RUN!

  • Turn off while brushing teeth

  • Turn off between shampooing, conditioning, and washing

Why?

• You’ll save money

  • Save on water bills

  • Save on sewer (wastewater) bills

  • Save on heating bill

• Protect the environment

  • Protect fragile ecosystems by reducing stream-flow draw

  • Reduce storm water pollution

  • Preserve natural resources

  • Reduce load on wastewater treatment plants

    • Delays need for expansion

    • 2% = 1 YEAR

  • It’s the responsible thing to do

    • Model responsible behavior for children.

 

 

More Information at:

http://www.co.maui.hi.us/227/Water-Conservation

http://www.boardofwatersupply.com/conservation