Winterizing your lawn’s irrigation system in Houston, Texas
You should Winterize your sprinkler system in Southern Texas if the temperatures are expected to drop below 32 degrees.
Seven quick and easy irrigation tips
Water lawns in the early morning, Install rain sensors on sprinkler systems, Fix leaky faucets and hoses..they waste water and money.
What if we could teach them the true value of water…
And how to use it wisely...while they’re still at this tender, young age?
Harvested rainwater should not be used for drinking
Many people who are interested in conserving our precious groundwater resources consider harvesting rainwater for a variety of purposes around the house. Harvested rainwater should not be used for drinking. One good reason is that small wildlife --
Take shorter showers!
Even a one or two minute shorter shower can save up to 700 gallons of water a month. Consider turning the water off while you soap up and wash your hair…and turn it back on to rinse off
Remember When? Water Conservation Radio Ad – Save Water Texas Coalition
Having access to a plentiful supply of water was as important back then as it is today. AND it will be critical tomorrow.
Sharing our finite resource – Water Conservation Radio Ad – Save Water Texas Coalition
Our population is booming here in Texas. This increases demand for water -- for our cities, our crops and livestock, factories and businesses, and for families at home. Do the math….the more people in Texas to share our finite resources, the less WATER there’ll be to go around for future generations of Texans.
Climate is what you expect…weather is what you get!
Having come through a summer with record heat and less than normal rainfall, people are beginning to understand how this combination can stress our area water supply.
Save water and money outside the house
A typical American single-family home uses about 10,000 gallons of water a year for lawn irrigation. In the summer months, that demand can be as much as three times higher. The fact is that excessive irrigation not only increases water costs, but it drains our water supply sources...
Save water and money in the Kitchen and Laundry
Here’s where you’ll find some more thirsty appliances. Depending on how old these workhorses are, you might realize a significant savings in the long run -- in both water and energy usage -- if you replace them.