In its annual water quality report, the City of Veneta offers some helpful water conservation tips:
Outdoor conservation tips:
• When washing a car, use a bucket and sponge. Wash car on grass if possible to recycle water.
• Sweep sidewalks and driveways instead of hosing them down.
• If you have automatic sprinklers, be sure to turn them off if rainfall has been sufficient for your yard’s needs.
• Use native or drought-resistant plants that will minimize long-term water consumption.
Indoor Conservation tips:
• Check your toilet periodically for leaks; toilets are the number one water consuming fixture indoors.
• Turn off water while brushing your teeth or shaving, rather than running a steady stream.
• Limit showers to five minutes.
• For efficient water use make sure dishwasher and washing machine are full before running.
• Avoid using your toilet for a wastebasket or ashtray; extra flushes waste water and money.
• Keep a pitcher of drinking water in teh refrigerator. This will save water you might otherwise waste when you let the faucet run until the water is cool.
• Retrofit all outdated water fixtures with newer water-conserving fixtures.
