Water is our most precious resource. Using less water today stretches
our water supply and helps ensure we'll have water in the future.
The key to conservation is to be water smart: use water efficiently
indoors and out.
| Save Outdoors |
| Convert grass to
water smart landscaping and save 55 gallons per square
foot each year. Converting a 20 x 20 area could save
almost 22,000 gallons in one year! Check out the Southern Nevada
Water Authority's Water
Smart Landscapes rebate before you convert. |
| Adjust your irrigation system
seasonally and save thousands of gallons per
year. Follow the mandatory watering restrictions to avoid water waste fees. |
| Manage pool water to avoid
frequent draining and refilling and save 10-15,000
gallons per year. Learn the legal, water smart way
to drain your pool. |
| Install a shutoff nozzle on
garden hoses to automatically stop water from flowing when you're
not using it. |
Water plants and grass separately
using a multiprogram irrigation clock. Purchase an irrigation controller that automatically adjusts watering schedules based upon weather conditions and estimated plant demand. Or install a rain sensor and your irrigation system will shut down during and after rain. Get a coupon for a rain sensor or smart controller through SNWA.
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| Indoor Tips |
| Find and fix household leaks,
which add up quickly and often worsen over time. A faucet that
drips just seven times per minute can waste more than a gallon
of water per day. |
| Install low-flow faucets and
showerheads to improve indoor water-efficiency by more than
50 percent. Upgrade to a high-efficiency toilet and save 10,000
gallons of water per year. |
| Upgrade to a high-efficiency
washing machine to save more than 5,000 gallons each year. |
| Run only full loads in dishwashers
and washing machines to save up to 2,000 gallons a year. |
Install inline water heaters
or recirculating systems to save up to 30 gallons per
day.
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| Prevent water waste |
| Check sprinkler and drip systems
for broken or misaligned parts after each mowing. Make sure
they're pointing at your landscape instead of sidewalks and
driveways.
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| Use the cycle
and soak watering method: water 3 times a day for 4 minutes
instead of watering for 12 minutes all at once. Your landscape
will absorb more of the water, and you'll prevent runoff—a
common form of water waste. |
