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Bulletin Board

Welcome to the Water Dept's Bulletin Board.

Check back often to keep up on water conservation events in our community

Conservation Tips                                                        

Fun Water Facts:

The United States uses about 346,000 million gallons of fresh water every day.

The United States uses nearly 80 percent of its water for irrigation and thermoelectric power.

In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.

Indoor Water Conservation Tip

Be aware! Just being aware of your water consumption will reduce overall consumption.   We typically use much more than we really need for typical tasks because we are not conscientious about our own behaviors concerning water.  This is especially true with landscape water uses.

Toilet Tips

·         Toilets consume about 27 percent of the water used inside the home. You can save water and money by checking your toilets for leaks, replacing your flapper and installing a fill cycle diverter or upgrading to a high-efficiency toilet.

·         Installing an early-closure flapper can save from one half to 1.5 gallons per flush. Investing in a high-efficiency toilet can save more than 4,000 gallons of water per person each year.

Kitchen Tips

Faucets consume about 16 percent of the water used inside your home. Installing efficient faucet aerators can reduce faucet water use by 50 percent.

When used properly, dishwashers can be more efficient than hand washing. Only run the dishwasher when it's completely full, and use the water-level settings for the most efficient run.

If you don't have a dishwasher, here are some easy ways to save water:

• Fill your sink with water for rinsing.
• Don't run the water without plugging the sink.
• Turn faucets off when not in use.

Outdoor Water Conservation Tips

Adjust your watering schedule each month to match the seasonal weather conditions and landscape needs. 

Water your lawn areas separate from garden and bed areas.  Flower beds, trees, shrubs have different water requirements and by separating them and watering them appropriately, you will save water and you will have more healthy plants.

Industries as well as people need water. It takes, on average:

• 39,090 gallons of water to manufacture a new car and its four tires,
• 62,600 gallons of water to produce one ton of steel,
• 1,500 gallons to process one barrel of beer, and
• 9.3 gallons to process one can of fruit or vegetables

Adjust your lawn mower to a higher setting. A taller lawn shades roots and holds soil moisture better than if it is closely clipped. A 2.5 to 3 inch mow height is recommended.

Now that you have begun watering lawns and gardens again, take the time to set up your sprinkler timer to water appropriate for the season. For April and May, you will likely only need irrigation once every 7-10 days (weather dependent).  As the temperatures increase you will water more frequently.    Adjust the schedule based on the season to eliminate wasted water and provide adequate water for a healthy landscape. A once per month adjustment will eliminate wasted water and maximize plant health.

Sign up for a free landscape water check if you are having difficulty knowing how long you should water each area of your yard.

Visit the Learning Garden for ideas and to learn how to have colorful and lush landscapes while reducing your water needs and being more efficient with lawn watering.  Also, sign up for a free landscape water check if you are having difficulty knowing how long and how often to water.

Water Conservation Activities

Saturday, April 16^th  10:00- 11:30 am;  Free class “Stunning Containers and Pots”  Prize drawings for 3 planters assembled during class.

Saturday, April 30^th  10:00- 11:30 am;  Free class “Landscape Design Basics”   additional design courses will be offered by USU at the Learning Garden.  Call Stacie for info or to register at 801-451-3403.

Wednesday May 4^th  6:00-7:30 pm;  Free class “Landscape Questions and Answers”  the opportunity to bring your questions and get the answers you are looking for.

Saturday, May 14^th  10:00- 11:30 am;  Free class “Weeds, Bugs and Garden Pests” 

Wednesday, May 25^th,  6:00-7:30 pm;  Free Class “Home Made Compost”

Saturday, June 4th  9:30-10:20 am;  Free class “Beautiful Healthy Lawns”  Come and learn how to have green healthy lawns and use less water.

Saturday, June 4^th  10:30- 11:20 am;  Free class “Utah Native Plants” 

Saturday, June 4th,  11:30- 12:30 pm;  Free Class “Low Maintenance Yards”.   Taught by Larry Sagers, host of the KSL Greenhouse radio program. 

Wednesday, June 15^th,  6:00-7:30 pm;  Free Class “Colorful, Water-Wise Perennials”. 

** June Garden Fair--- June 4^th  8:00 am -2:00 pm.  There will be classes, activities, tours, free food and opportunities to buy plants.  Don’t miss it and see the Learning Garden while you are here.

Garden Fair Activities:

1. Larry Sagers from the KSL “Greenhouse Show” will broadcast live from the garden. 
2. Classes will occur:  Larry Sagers will teach about Lower Maintenance Yards, Chanshare Sod will teach a class about lawn care basics for beautiful lawns  and a class on Native plants will be available by Sun Mountain Growers. 
3. There will be free hotdogs and drinks for all in attendance.
4. Prize drawings to win products and services related to landscaping.
5. Vendor booths for plant purchases, or other items that may be of interest to you.
6. Experts available to answer all your landscaping and gardening questions.

FREE for all to attend

 (For a full class schedule and other water conservation information go to www.weberbasin.com.  Classes are located at Weber Basin Water Conservancy District’s Learning Garden located at 2837 E. Highway 193 in Layton).