Golden Gazette • November 2021 • Page 5
Prepare for a Waterwise Winter Protection is key in cooler months. Cold weather can pose a risk to your indoor and outdoor plumbing, which can lead to leaks and water waste. Is your home ready for cooler weather? Here are some tips to help you prepare for a waterwise winter. Change irrigation schedule Adjust the program of your automatic landscape sprinkler system. Lawns need less irrigation during cooler months. The HPWD sponsored “WaterMyYard” program, phone app, and website can help you with irrigation scheduling decisions. Also, as we approach the first freeze, make sure your irrigation system is off when temps dip below 32 degrees. Check status of coverings on outdoor faucets and pipes
Cover your outdoor faucets and insulate any exposed pipes. Freezing temperatures can cause outdoor pipes to burst, which can lead to wasted water, home damage, and costly repairs. Check for indoor and outdoor leaks before freezing temps arrive Check the inside and outside of your home for leaks. Leaks can waste thousands of gallons of water each year and cause costly damage to your home. Update fixtures by installing high efficiency shower heads & faucet aerators Looking for a weekend project? Autumn is a great time to update home fixtures. Installing high efficiency shower heads, faucet aerators, and new toilet flappers can help you save water year-round. Stock Up
In case of a power outage, you’ll want to keep water on hand. Buy bottled water for an emergency drinking water supply, and store non-potable water for toilet flushing and other uses. Mulch With cooler weather, it is time to wrap up lingering gardening tasks. This includes adding more mulch to flower beds. Mulch helps keep moisture in the soil and can help regulate soil temperatures to protect your perennials all winter long. If you have fallen leaves on your property, these make great free mulch. Plant perennials Fall is a great time to plant perennials like Yarrow, Rud-
beckia, and Bee balm. This is also the best time to sow wildflower seeds, since many varieties need colder temperatures before germinating in the spring. By winterizing your home, you can avoid water waste and costly repairs to
your home if a pipe freezes and bursts, as well as plan for a beautiful low water use landscape in the spring. Water is our region’s most vital resource. It’s important to conserve it year-round. - hpwd.org High Plains Water District
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