Southwest Water Users LLC is requesting voluntary water conservation efforts from all residents and businesses.
Read more below.
The company issued a statement regarding the reason for this request:
“While there are currently no mandated restrictions, proactive conservation is essential to ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply for our community. Please help us with reserving water usage and limiting irrigation during these dry, hot months. We appreciate any help from you.”
The following are some ways to conserve water. Some are easier than others:
Take shorter showers or more shallow baths.
Turn the water off while brushing your teeth.
Install low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators.
Check for any leaking faucets or toilets.
Switch to a toilet that uses less water.
Throw things in the trash instead of flushing them.
Wait until your dishwasher is full before running it – same with clothes washer.
Use water-efficient dishwashers and washing machines.
Scrape dishes instead of rinsing them under running water.
When washing produce, usable of water instead of running the faucet continuously.
When watering your lawn, do it in the cool hours of the day.
Don’t hose your driveway to clean it – sweep instead.
Replace inefficient appliances.
Analyze your previous water bills and decide what activities might be driving up your water usage.
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