Help Save Long Island's Only Drinking Water Source!

It’s a fact:

ALL of the water used by Long Islanders for drinking, washing, watering lawns and all other purposes comes from groundwater contained in sand and gravel aquifers beneath the land surface. Think of them as giant underground sponges saturated with water.

Did you know?

The lives of millions of people depend on this unique water source every day. Unfortunately, population growth and water overuse threaten the quantity of water in Long Island's aquifers, especially during the spring and summer when lawn watering is at its peak.

Join us in taking simple steps to help conserve our precious drinking water.

A LITTLE ACTION CAN SAVE A LOT OF WATER

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WATERING LESS = HEALTHIER LAWN

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WaterTip Wednesday: If rain is in the forecast, Mother Nature’s decided to water for you! Keeping track of the weather and watering only when necessary helps keep your lawn free of mold and fungus, while saving you money! ... See MoreSee Less

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It’s starting to get warmer... stay hydrated, co

It’s starting to get warmer... stay hydrated, cool, and #waterwise by keeping water in the fridge! You won’t have to run the faucet until water reaches the perfect temperature, it’ll be right there ready for you.
#hydrate #water #staycool #ourwaterourlives

WaterTip Wednesday: If rain is in the forecast, Mo

WaterTip Wednesday: If rain is in the forecast, Mother Nature’s decided to water for you! Keeping track of the weather and watering only when necessary helps keep your lawn free of mold and fungus, while saving you money!
#WaterTip #lawntip #weather #ourwaterourlives #rainisagoodthing

Look for the Logo! Just like in your house, there

Having a Waterwise garden is all about using susta

Having a Waterwise garden is all about using sustainable methods. Planting native varieties for instance requires less water and puts less stress on our water supply. Have you incorporated any native plants in your garden? Swipe to see the names of the native varieties shown above. https://www.scwa.com/assets/1/6/waterwise.pdf #WaterWise #Gardening #nativeplants #LI #ourwaterourlives

An easy way to help conserve water in your yard is

An easy way to help conserve water in your yard is to construct your very own rain water catchment system. According to the EPA, a 55-gallon rain barrel can save you up to 1,300 gallons of water during the summertime. Use that accumulated water to water your garden or lawn! Interested in saving water by making your own catchement system? Check out these step-by-step instructione here: https://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/gardens/planting-and-maintenance/diy-rain-barrel-system
#DIY #rainwater #collection #system #waterconservation #EPA #ourwaterourlives

When planning out your garden, help your plants by

When planning out your garden, help your plants by grouping them according to how often they should be watered. Some plants, like herbs need less water than vegetables and fruits, and watering accordingly will help keep them healthy and save you water! #WaterTip #garden #plant #ourwaterourlives

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