Water Efficiency

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Below you will find embedded videos and tips to help conserve water. Click a video and it will open in a large popup window. For questions about water conservation, please contact us.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]DISTRICT WATER EFFICIENCY PLAN
 
In 2018 the Pinery Water and Wastewater District updated the Water Efficiency Plan, pursuant to State Statute. (This document is updated every 7 years)

The District’s Water Efficiency Plan is designed to promote the efficient consumption of all water usage by residents and other users in the District to more beneficially use our water resources and insure a future adequate water supply.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]DISTRICT WATER EFFICIENCY TASK FORCE

 The Water Efficiency Task Force (TF) is made up of interested individuals that are customers in the Pinery Water District. We are an ad hoc committee of volunteers that engages with the Board of Directors and the Staff of the District. Some of the examples of our work include input to the District’s Water Efficiency Plan
and currently involved with input to the draft Water Resources Master Plan that District staff is working on for 2020. WATER EFFICIENCY PLAN(pdf)

If you are interested in being involved with this effort, please contact the District Office
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2020 Watering Schedule (Click Image to View)

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Water Efficiency Around the Home

It’s easier than ever to learn how to use water more efficiently, and preserve

the future of our most precious natural resource.

WaterSense Water Budget Tool

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]About one-half of the water we use at home is applied outdoors. Please consider using plants in your yard that don’t need very much watering. Did you know that clustering similar types of plants in your landscape helps you use water more efficiently? See how in our new two-minute Water Smart Tips video “Right Plants Right Place”. Save water, save money. It’s easy![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]

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Install Rotary Sprinkler Nozzles

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]If you’re over watering your lawn, you may want to consider taking a few minutes to install rotary sprinkler nozzles.  These nozzles reduce the amount of water applied to your lawn by up to 30% over traditional designs.  A simple change-out of nozzles can Save Water, and Save Money.  It’s so easy, a kid can do it![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]

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Use Catch Cups

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Water Smart Tips – Run Times

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More Smart Tips!

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Click on the link below to learn from more advice offered by Tinnes Lawn Service. Thanks for your contribution Stephen Tinnes, who also serves on our Board.

link to PDF: Watering Your Lawn Tips

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The heat is on! Use New Technologies to Save Water and Save Money!

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Where and How You Wash Your Car Matters

Save Water, Save Money – It’s Easy!

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Some Great Water Conservation Tips

Guidelines for when to water:

  • Irrigate when footprints or mower tracks become visible or the lawn become blue-gray in color.
  • Slowly apply water at rates that replace evaporation so runoff and puddles do not occur.
  • Move your sprinkler around the yard in cycles to let the water thoroughly and evenly soak in.
  • Water dry spots instead of the entire lawn.
  • Water between 9PM & 9AM to avoid evaporation losses from hot and windy weather conditions.

Additional Ways to Conserve Water for Landscaping

  • Make sure the irrigation system is operating properly, replace broken or missing sprinkler heads.
  • Make sure the spray heads turn properly & check nozzles for plugging.
  • Adjust heads so that water does not reach streets and driveways.
  • Place straight-sided containers (such as tuna fish cans) around the yard during irrigation and measure water depth so that you know how long it takes to apply ¼ to ½ inch of water.
  • Place containers on persistent dry spots to determine if poor sprinkler coverage is the problem.
  • Never water if the soil is still wet.

Managing the Water Needs of Plants

  • Reset automatic controllers according to the seasonal needs of plants. Inspect controls at least once a month to adjust run times.
  • Shaded plants use less water than plants in full sun.

Mulching for Water Conservation

Mulching reduces evaporation from the soil surface and reduces irrigation needs by approximately 50%!

  • Use an organic mulch to a depth of approximately 4 inches.
  • Grass clippings can be used as mulch in the vegetable garden. Do not use clippings from lawns treated with herbicides or other pesticides in the past month.
  • Use spun or woven permeable landscape fabrics rather than solid sheet plastics.

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