Repair Leaks. Check your water system for leaks. Visit www.slvwd.com for help and instructions. MAKE SURE YOUR HOSE CONNECTORS HAVE WASHERS. Plastic or rubber washers prevent leaks… they also deteriorate over time, so check them a couple of times this season. And while you’re at it, INSTALL IRRIGATION DEVICES that are […]
Monthly Archives: August 2010
Turn off sink faucets while scrubbing pots and pans. Install aerators in your sink faucets and save money on your water bills. USE A SHUT-OFF NOZZLE ON YOUR HOSE which can be adjusted down to a fine spray so that water flows only as needed. Use a low-flow showerhead. Ok, […]
S.L.V. Water Saving Tip: Shut it!
Plant water-smart gardens and keep them “clean.” It’s a good idea to remove unwanted plants from your garden and focus your energy/water on those you DO care for the most. Furthermore, GO NATIVE! Plant native grasses, ground covers, shrubs and trees. Once established, natives need water less frequently and can […]
S.L.V. Water District Tip: Plants
Do full loads of wash in your kitchen and laundry. It will improve the life of your machine as well as save a bundle of moolah every month in electricity/gas/water bills. Ready to get rid of (and by that I mean donate it to a local charity or at least […]