Water Conservation Tips – The Consolidated Mutual Water Company

Every drop counts and every person can make a difference.

It’s amazing how much water you can save simply by being more mindful of your daily usage at home. Small changes add up to significant savings.

Water conservation doesn’t stop at your doorstep. It’s equally important to practice these habits even when you’re not the one paying the bill. whether you’re visiting a friend’s house or staying a hotel. By embracing conservation everywhere you go, you’re not just saving water for yourself, but ensuring a sustainable future for our community.

Following these tips may help you save hundreds – even thousands – of gallons of water every year.

Inside Your Home

Only run your dishwasher and washing machine when you have a full load.

Replace appliances with energy-efficient models. Not only will you save water but you will conserve energy.

Install low flow water fixtures.

Turn off the water while you wash your face and brush your teeth.

When washing dishes by hand, fill the basin with soapy water, and only let a very small stream of water out of the faucet to rinse the dishes.

Keep a container of water in the refrigerator, so it will be cold and ready to drink.

Check for faucet leaks by setting a bowl or glass under the faucet overnight. Check to see if there is a significant amount of water in the bowl or glass in the morning. A leak of one drop per second may waste 2,700 gallons annually.

Outside Your Home

Take a break and let your grass grow! Longer grass encourages deeper rooting and better shade for the roots which allows for more water retention. Consider leaving your blades about three inches.

Keep an eye on your sprinkler system and adjust them as needed.

Landscape using Xeriscaping techniques.

Plant lower water use grasses such as fescue or other native grasses.

Install, monitor, and control your sprinkler system’s water use with rain sensors, SMART controllers, and ‘Eye on Water.’

Replace old sprinkler heads with water efficient ones.

Use a day of rain to replace a watering day.

Use rain barrels to supplement the water needs of plants.

Remember, water is a precious resource we need to live and cannot afford to waste. Use water wisely.

For more information about water conservation and tips, please go to http://coloradowaterwise.org.

See Your Consumption

To help save water by using these tips, you can save even more water by signing up for our Eye on Water. Eye on Water allows you to monitor your water consumption on a daily basis, and let you know when you may have a leak.

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