Water Conservation
Why and How To
Water, water everywhere or not? Population growth and continued local development cause us to use up fresh water faster than it can be replenished.
By conserving water, you can save on your energy and water bills, as well as your carbon footprint, and help the planet by placing less burden on the systems to keep clean water coming.
Calculate your own water footprint by clicking here.
Useful facts and water conservation tips:
By conserving water, you can save on your energy and water bills, as well as your carbon footprint, and help the planet by placing less burden on the systems to keep clean water coming.
Calculate your own water footprint by clicking here.
Useful facts and water conservation tips:
- Turn off your faucet while brushing your teeth and save as much as 2,600 gallons a year, or $20 off your water bill per person.
- Use a low-flow showerhead and save as much as 2,300 gallons a year, or $20 off your water bill per person.
- Water your lawn no more than twice a week, and water only in the very early morning hours when temperatures are cooler.
- Raise your lawn mower blade to at least 3 inches so the root system retains more moisture and your lawn will thrive!
It is especially important to Madison residents to conserve water since our water is sourced from an aquifer.