By
Pope Plumbing
Outdoor
- When washing the car, use soap and water from a bucket
- Use a hose with a shut-off nozzle for final rinse
- Use a broom to clean your driveway
- Adjust sprinklers so that water doesn’t spray the street or sidewalks
- Do not water on windy days
- Check and maintain your sprinkler system regularly
- Water your lawn every 3rd day
- Always water during the cool time of the day to minimize evaporation
- Peak water consumption hours (4 P.M. To 9 P.M.) should be avoided
- Adjust your irrigation schedule according to seasonal water demand
- Install and automatic timer
- For landscaping, use native of other low water use plants
- A layer of mulch around plants reduces evaporation and promotes growth
- Water retaining basins also allow water to be concentrated around plants
