Water Conservation
Mindful Water Conservation Practices with Pueblo Del Sol Water Company
Water is more than just a utility, it’s a vital resource that sustains life. At Pueblo Del Sol Water Company we take pride in being a responsible water supplier. We believe it is our obligation to promote smart water usage and water conservation efforts to encourage abundance for the generations to come.
Through this water conservation guide, you will learn how to implement smart water usage techniques both inside and outside of your home.
Landscape Water Conservation Strategies
Landscaping is often a major source of water consumption. Some of the most effective landscaping water conservation strategies include the following:
- Plant drought-tolerant and low-water use shrubs, trees, grasses, and ground covers.
- Group plants on your property according to their water demands.
- Minimize grass areas and opt for xeriscaping to preserve water demands.
- Water your landscape during the early morning hours to minimize evaporation.
- Add 2-3 inches of mulch to your plant areas to combat evaporation.
- Water deeply but not frequently.
- Eliminate weeds regularly to ensure your plants receive the water they need.
- Adjust your water schedule according to the season.
- Limit fertilizer use as fertilizer sparks a need for increased water usage.
- Aerate your landscape the enhance water absorption.
Outdoor Water Feature Conservation Strategies
Many homeowners use a sprinkler or irrigation system to keep their landscape in optimal condition. It is also not uncommon for homeowners to own swimming pools. Here are several ways to conserve water with your outdoor water features and devices:
- Verify that none of your hoses, connectors, or spigots have leaks or repair needs.
- Invest in a water-efficient drip irrigation system.
- Inspect your sprinkler systems and timed water devices to ensure proper function.
- Adjust the positioning of your sprinklers to ensure only the landscape is being watered.
- Turn off watering systems when it rains.
- Install and place gutters and downspouts in the direction of shrubs or trees.
- Direct the water drain from an evaporative cooler towards shrubs or trees.
- Sweep your driveway rather than hose it down.
- Equip your swimming pool and other water features with re-circulating pumps.
- Place a cover on your swimming pool or spa to limit evaporation.
- Wash your car with a bucket of soapy water rather than a hose, or use a shut-off nozzle.
Indoor Water Conservation Strategies
By adopting smart water usage practices, we can collectively support water conservation efforts on a larger scale. Here are several ways to increase smart water usage in your home:
- Inspect faucets, pipes, and plumbing fixtures for leaks and pursue prompt repairs as needed.
- Replace high-volume toilets of 3.5 gl. or more with dual flush, or efficient 1.6 gl. models.
- Place food coloring in the tank of the toilet. If the color appears in the toilet without flushing, you will know there is a leak.
- When hand-washing dishes, do not let the water run continuously.
- Do not pre-rinse dishes when using a dishwasher.
- Only use your dishwasher or washing machine once you’ve accumulated a full load.
- Opt for water-saving models when choosing new appliances for your home.
- Install aerators on your faucets.
- Reduce your garbage disposal usage.
- Monitor your water meter to detect leaks and abnormalities.
- Install flow restrictors or water-saving shower heads.
- Reuse clean water that leaves your faucet as you wait for the water to heat up and use it to water your plants.
- Insulate your hot water pipes to limit the run time of your water.
- Shut off your water softener and treatment units while you are away.
- Only install water-softening units when necessary. Conserve water by using the minimum number of regenerations to maintain soft water as these units consume 15-120 gallons of water per 1,000 gallons.
- Reduce the use of reverse osmosis (RO) water purification systems as traditional units waste 2-9 gallons of water.
- Limit your showers to five minutes.
- Plug the drain then fill your bath 1/3 of the way before beginning to adjust the temperature to the desired heat.
Advocate for Water Conservation in Your Community
It’s important to carry your water conservation efforts with you everywhere you go. While you cannot force others to change their water usage practices, you can encourage those around you to be more water-conscious by sharing your knowledge and tips.
You may also support projects in your area that use reclaimed wastewater for irrigation and other applications and report any water losses you may notice in the area, such as broken pipes, leaking hydrants, etc.
Contact the Water Conservation Professionals Today
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