A little action can save a lot of water.
DID YOU KNOW?
Saving water is easy. In fact, there are a number of small steps you can take to make a HUGE IMPACT. Follow the 10 steps below to lower your water bill and help save Long Island’s ONLY drinking water supply.
the steps to saving water
Be smart about watering your lawn with smart irrigation controllers and rain sensors.
It’s never been easier to have technology help you determine when your lawn needs to be watered. Rain sensors and smart irrigation controllers make sure lawns only get watered when they actually need it, eliminating wasteful overwatering and saving you money.
Water less often.
Your lawn only needs an inch and a half of water per week, so if it rains, there may be no reason to water at all. If it doesn’t rain, go to an odd/even day watering system or other method that helps avoid the one thing everyone agrees on; lawns should not be watered every day.
Use EPA WaterSense Products.
More water is used in your bathroom than anywhere else in your home. You can make your bathrooms much more water-efficient with products bearing the WaterSense label like toilets, shower heads and faucets. Using WaterSense products anywhere inside or outside of your home will save you money and help save Long Island’s aquifers.
Shorten your showers.
Showers can use up to 6.5 gallons of water per minute! So, let’s keep our showers short and sweet.
Fix a leak.
That drip, drip, drip coming from your sink might not bother you that much, but it could be wasting gallons of water each day. Cumulatively, every tiny leak on Long Island could be wasting MILLIONS of gallons of water each year! Consider using a smart leak control system that connects to your main supply line and monitors every ounce of water coming into the home to detect leaks automatically and stop wasted water.
Brush your teeth... in silence.
Once you moisten your toothbrush, there’s no reason to leave the tap running as you brush unless you like wasting water and money! Turn off the tap while brushing and turn it back on when you’re ready to rinse. You’ll save more than a gallon of water per minute.
Fully load your washers before using.
Whether it’s a load of whites or a stack of dirty dishes, running your washing machine or dishwasher only when they’re full will help save Long Island millions of gallons of water each year.
Keep your plants moist with mulch.
In addition to only watering your lawn when it needs it, you’ll need to water the plants around your home less with quality mulching. Mulch also provides nutrients, reduces run-off and helps fight weeds.
Don't hose it off if another tool will work.
It’s really tempting to use the garden hose to wash away leaves, dust and other debris. It’s also incredibly wasteful. Use a rake, broom, or shovel instead of the hose whenever possible.
Go to the car wash.
Today’s car washes are specifically designed to recycle water and be as efficient as possible, so please visit your local car wash instead of washing at home.
