When you use less water, you also put less water down your sewer drains, thereby reducing your sewer bill. So you can see, by implementing a simple conservation program, you are helping the environment by helping ease the burden on water storage, purification, distribution and treatment facilities. This page contains some simple, painless ways to reduce your water consumption without really altering your lifestyle. A good water conservation program is mostly a matter of using common sense and taking the time to think about water and how you use it. Get your entire family involved in this program, since the habits learned at an early age will make your children better environmental citizens in the future.
Staff are also available to speak to groups on water conservation.
Before you start learning how to conserve water, you will first need to know how to measure your water use. Together they can provide a lot of valuable information to help you on your way to developing an effective water conservation program. Multiply the number of cubic feet by 7.5 to calculate the approximate amount of gallons you've used. Your water meter is located in either your basement or utility room. The City uses the type of meter that is read like a car odometer.