Saving Water Outside the Home

• Swimming pools should be covered when not in use so water does not evaporate
• Water lawn only when needed

• Water early in the morning or late at night
• Never water when it is windy; this causes water to evaporate and dry quicker
• Use drip irrigation for shrubs and flower beds
• Water hoses should have a trigger nozzle on them
• Use mulch around trees, plants and gardens to hole in moisture
• Save rain water to water plants
• When watering; set a timer, saves from over watering
• When using a sprinkler, be sure to adjust to water only where needed
• Instead of washing your driveway and sidewalks, sweep or use a blower