With less Zooplankton, The water becomes clearer, and the sun can now penetrate and cause plant growth on the bottom. In late summer and early fall, this plant life dies off, leaving a strong odor and taste in our drinking water. Cold temperatures slow the rate of algae growth so the taste generally subsides as winter approaches. In the meantime, those particularly sensitive to the taste may wish to refrigerate pitchers of water, add lemon slices or install a home treatment device with an activated charcoal filter to improve the taste. The device should have replaceable cartridges and be maintained according to manufacturer's recommendations.
Water conservation means using water intelligently.
Before you can conserve water, you need to know how to measure the amount of water you use. Your water bill and water meter are the tools that can help to determine your water consumption and start your own water conservation program. In Skokie, water bills are issued on a quarterly basis. The dates as well as the number of days during the billing period are indicated on the bill. A frequently misunderstood number on water bills is the usage amount, which is rounded to the nearest 100 cubic feet of water.