WATER CONSERVATION
It all starts with you...
Water-saving programs, coupons and rebates encourage residents and businesses to adopt a culture of conservation. Together we can keep your bill low, while saving tomorrow's water today
Conservation is the cheapest source of water. Water we save is water we don’t have to buy. Conservation is an important tool in managing our diverse supplies of high- quality drinking water for more than 1.6 million people.
From the early 1980s through the present, San Antonians have reduced their water consumption by more than 25 percent. And by practicing water-saving routines we can save even more.
Remember – “It all starts with you.”
GARDENING VOLUNTEERS OF SOUTH TEXAS
WATER CONSERVATION
Like many people, you may have taken for granted that we’ll always have enough water. Unfortunately, with the long periods of drought that this area experiences, that’s not necessarily true. And as our population grows, the strain on San Antonio’s primary source of water, the Edwards Aquifer, increases.
Be a WaterSaver
It’s not just your toilet, showerheads, or faucets that waste water. It’s you. Think about it. Have you ever let the water run to get a colder glass of water or flushed the toilet just to throw something away?
Check it out, here are some things that might help:
• FREE WaterSaver Irrigation Consultation
• FREE WaterSmart Home Report
• Residential Outdoor Programs & Rebates
• Water-saving Tips
• Watering Efficiently
WATER CONSERVATION
Investigate Your Water Meter
What gives?
• It's spring and you get your water bill in the mail — it's a big one, maybe higher than you've ever had before. You look around your home and think that nothing's changed. You don't hear running water or spot a large puddle.
• Large amounts of water can sink into the ground without any evidence left behind especially if you live over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone or near a green space. Most sprinkler systems can use up to 3,000-plus gallons every time you run them is yours set properly? And there are multiple home fixtures that can drain water straight to the sewer without a trace.
• Become your home's detective to solve a high water-use mystery.
GARDENING VOLUNTEERS OF SOUTH TEXAS
WATER CONSERVATION
You know the saying "Everything's Bigger in Texas." Well, that truism couldn't be more important than when it applies to conserving water, especially when it's hot (which can be most of the year). Did you know outdoor watering can double your water use during the summer? And lots of that wet stuff can be wasted through evaporation, runoff and just plain overwatering. So, you need to love our local aquifers like the Trinity Aquifer and the Edwards Aquifer like you mean it.
That's why we say Don't Waste the Wet Stuff, because wasting water is just not Texas-like.
Checkout some great ideas for how you can help your own family and our water resources as well - https://www.trinityglenrose.com/conservation .
Conserving water by converting high water use turf and nonnative plants to low water use native plants is a priority for everyone. Here's one sample of a video to show how great a yard can look with native plants and some great landscape design.
https://youtu.be/kaY2VxzAblA
You can watch more of these types of landscape videos at the District YouTube page.
WATER CONSERVATION
https://www.edwardsaquifer.org/
The mission of the EAA is to
Manage, Enhance and Protect the Edwards Aquifer.
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