Water Resources

Conservation 101

Texas’ conventional fresh-water supplies are already 75-80% developed. Efficient use of our water resources means preserving and extending water supplies as well as savings in water costs. The largest potential saver is you, the water customer. Even a 10-15% reduction in personal water use can save Texas water rate payers billions of dollars over the next fifty years. Conservation is everyone’s responsibility.

Leaks Cost Money!

Leaks - Water Loss by Month

• Slow steady drip: 350 gallons
• Fast drip: 600 gallons
• Small stream: 2000-2700
• Large stream: 6000

How to check for water leaks.

Turn off all water outlets and water-using appliances. Read the dial on the meter (often located along the property line) and record the reading. After 15-20 minutes, recheck the meter. If no water has been used and the reading has changed, a leak is occurring somewhere in your plumbing system.

Watering tips to keep your rates lower:

• Adjust your sprinklers so that the lawn is watered, not sidewalks and driveways.
• Don’t water on windy days.
• Water only during the early morning hours before sunrise. Most daytime water is lost through evaporation.
• Water a little longer at a time, a little less often. Avoid run-off.
• Don’t leave your hose unattended. Use a timer in the house to remind you to turn the water off.
• If you wash your car, do it on the lawn, not the driveway.