City of Hurst Water Conservation Tips

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Outdoor Water Conservation

Indoor Water Conservation

When washing your car - Use soap and water from a bucket. Use a hose with a shut-off nozzel for a final rinse.

Mulch - A layer of mulch around plants reduces evaporation and promotes growth.

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Raise your lawn mower - Maintain about a 3" cut on your grass to minimize the amount of water needed by the roots.

8 Reduce toilet tank capacity - Insert a bag or bottle into the tank to reduce the amount of water that fills the tank. Watch your sprinklers - Turn the timer off during rain and windy conditions.

6 Use a broom or blower to clean your driveway - This method uses 100% less water. Turn your faucets off - Don’t let the water run while you shave or brush your teeth.

4 Wash only full loads - Fill dishwashers and washing machines to capacity before starting a load. 3

Take shorter showers - A five-minute shower uses less water than a bath.

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Repair leaks - A dripping faucet can waste 2,700 gallons of water a year.

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Schedule lawn irrigation - Water every third day in the early morning for best results.

Conserve--Every Drop Counts!

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Use a broom or blower to clean your driveway - This method uses 100% less water. Watch your sprinklers - Turn the timer off during rain events. On windy days, a sprinkler that delivered larger drops will be less affected by the wind. Avoid watering the sidewalk and driveway. Xeriscape - Use native and drought-resistant vegetation when possible. Schedule lawn irrigation - Water every third day in the early morning for best results. Raise your lawn mower - Maintain about a 3" cut on your grass to minimize the amount of water needed by the roots. Mulch - Using a layer of mulch around plants reduces evaporation and promotes growth. Stay informed - Be aware of conservation efforts in the are such as voluntary and mandatory rationing.

Do one thing daily to help Conserve--every drop counts!


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