Consult the Village website for specifics or call the Village Office at 591-7070. Central to this is an awareness of how much water is used for various activities. This reduces evaporation and promotes deep root growth. Cutting the grass longer shades the roots. Mulch added to shrubs and flower beds retains moisture.
Water is expensive to pump, treat, store and heat.
Reducing consumption reduces the strain on facilities during peak use and assures adequate water for firefighting. The plumbing in your home should be properly maintained. Faucets and toilets should be checked regularly. Use your water meter to detect leaks by reading it over a 15 minute period when no water is being used. Care should be taken to see that sprinklers do not overlap or drop water on the sidewalk, road or driveway.