Lawrence is growing in population and a potential waste of water can put a strain on our water supply. A seemingly endless supply of water has given many Lawrence residents little reason to think about water conservation. Recent rains have benefited our area which would make it easy for us to take water for granted.
WATER CONSERVATION BEGINS WITH AWARENESS.
Here are some of the benefits of water conservation for you and the community:
· Saves money on water and energy bills
· Conserves precious water resources
· Saves time on landscape maintenance
· Improves the health of plants and turf
· Provides a beautiful landscape
· Improves the health of rivers, streams and groundwater
· Conserves energy
· Extends the water supply for future generations
· Reduces the risk of water shortages
and the need for mandatory water use restrictions
· Protects landscapes against drought conditions
· Helps maintain the habitat along rivers and streams
· Reduces excessive urban runoff
Utility Billing Information: 832-7878
Department of Utilities: 832-7800
Emergency after 5 p.m.
(weekends and holidays) 843-2685
City of Lawrence: www.ci.lawrence.ks.us
If using a dishwasher, scrape dishes before putting them in the machine. Run only full loads.
When you want a cold glass of water, store a container of tap water in the refrigerator.
Repair dripping faucets and leaky toilets. Dripping faucets can waste about 2,000 gallons of water each year. Leaky toilets can waste as much as 200 gallons each day.
Water the lawn slowly and only during cool, windless periods. Lawns only need to be watered every 5 to 7 days in the summer and 10 to 14 days in the winter.
Water early in the morning.
Be sure that permanent sprinkler system heads are adjusted properly to avoid watering streets, sidewalks and driveways.
Use a broom, rather than a hose, to clean sidewalks and driveways.
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