20 tips on conserving water and energy… and saving money in the process!
The more we understand about how we use energy and water in our homes, the more we realize that saving one resource results in saving the other.
The more we understand about how we use energy and water in our homes, the more we realize that saving one resource results in saving the other.
Having access to a plentiful supply of water was as important back then as it is today. AND it will be critical tomorrow.
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.
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...
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.
Pay attention to your indoor water usage. That means check routinely for leaks...leaking faucets, leaking toilets, leaking appliances. Watch your water bill...suspect a leak if you have any sudden increase in usage without changing your usual patterns.
The new weather station will be equipped to monitor, record and transmit temperature, the amount of moisture in the air, solar radiation and wind speed on a continuous basis. The Texas A&M team will routinely collect and evaluate the data, using formulas specially created for this application. At the beginning of each week
The Committee recommended that the Authority offer evaluations of residential irrigation systems. The Board agreed and approved an agreement with the W.I.S.E. Guys to conduct evaluations of residential irrigation systems for customers of participating MUDs within the Authority’s boundaries