Check back here seasonally for updates on how you can make the largest impact on your water use each season.

Fall Conservation Tips:

Weather is changing and plants need to be watered less and less. Note that non potable irrigation systems may no longer have access to non-potable water this time of year. Be sure to check that your irrigation system is decreasing watering frequencies as Fall creeps in. Consider if your lawn is turning brown because of lack of water or just from the dormancy of fall and winter weather. 

Irrigation Winterization:

Be sure to have your irrigation system winterized before the first freeze (we usually see this at the beginning of October). Protect main shut off valves, hose spouts, or other exposed piping with insulation. Wrap with self-sticking foam-insulating tape or foam insulating tubes, commonly found at home supply stores. Check irrigation systems for the recommended draining processes and hire a professional if needed. These tasks reduce the chance of water freezing in pipes, which can lead to large costly repairs, or to unidentified leaks next Spring, wasting water and money when the system is turned back on. Save yourself the headache and winterize!

Cold Weather Tips:

• Check for leaks after each thaw.
• Drip sinks that are on outer walls. Catch the drips in a large bowl or pan to use for water indoor plants or cooking.
• Know where the main water shut off is in your home.
• Insulate expose pipes.