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As a member of the Partnership for Water Conservation, Valley Water District is working to promote water conservation. Water is a precious, finite resource. Demands on it are ever increasing. Conserving water year round helps ensure there’s enough water for all the needs in the Puget Sound region – for our communities, businesses and environment.
Water is a shared resource. Please use it wisely.
Water Conservation Articles
Faucet dripping? Toilet leaking? Water bill too high? Learn what you can do to save water - and money. |
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Car Washing
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Rinse your car once.
Use a spray nozzle on the hose rather than leave the water running on the ground while your are washing.
Wash from a bucket of soapy water.
Then rinse quickly again.
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Check for Leaky Toilets
Thursday, April 9, 2009
The most common source of leaks is the toilet. Check toilets for leaks by placing a few drops of food coloring in the tank. If after 15 minutes the dye shows up in the bowl, you have a bad flapper. ...
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Cover the Swimming Pool
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Don't overfill the pool. This helps reduce splashing and spilling.
When not in use, cover the water to slow evaporation.
Did you know that backyard pools lose their water just by ...
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Fix Leaky Faucets
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Don't ignore leaks in your sink and bathtub faucets.
Dripping faucets can usually be repaired by replacing the rubber “O-ring” or washer inside the valve. To measure and estimate the amount of ...
WaterWiser Drip Calculator.
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Hoses & Irrigation Systems
Saturday, April 10, 2010
To promote water use efficiency, the District suggets that during the summer months, all residential and commercial customers follow the Odd~Even Outdoor Watering Calendar.
Following the odd/even ...
Cross Connection Control
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Lawn & Landscape Tips
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Turning these water-wise tips into your personal yard-care habits will help conserve our precious resource and save you money. A little common-sense goes a long way when everyone does their part. ...
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Remove Unwanted Grass with Newsprint
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Sustainable Gardening
Remove Unwanted Grass with Newsprint
SUE ...
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Replace Your Clothes Washer
Thursday, April 9, 2009
The washing machine is likely the second largest water user in your home. ENERGY STAR rated washers that have a Water Factor at or lower than 9.5, use 35-50% less water and 50% less energy per load. ...
Consortium For Energy Efficiency
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Turn the Water Off
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Avoid letting the water run when brushing teeth, washing dishes or shaving. Install faucet aerators that use one gallon per minute or less.
Store drinking water in the refrigerator.
Don't let ...
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Update Your Toilet
Thursday, April 9, 2009
The toilet is the largest water user in your home. If your home was built before 1992 and the toilet has never been replaced, it is likely that you do not have a water efficient 1.6 gallon per flush ...
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Xeriscape
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
A popular low-maintenance and water-smart landscaping technique is called Xeriscape. It's all about reducing the amount of maintenance your landscape demands.
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