1. Water Conservation in Golden Grove

2. Reducing water usage on a daily basis is sound environmental practice. Residents have the biggest impact on reduced water usage, and the City appreciates all efforts to save water.

4. Reduce water consumption by watering outdoor plants and yards early in the day Water infrequently but deeply to reduce water use and encourage deep rooting Use a drip or micro-irrigation system Mulch around plants to maintain soil water Reduce water consumption by watering outdoor plants and yards early in the day Water infrequently but deeply to reduce water use and encourage deep rooting Use a drip or micro-irrigation system Mulch around plants to maintain soil water

6. IdeasPotential Savings Run clothes washers and dishwashers only when full 1,00 gallons per year Shorten shower by 1 or 2 minutes150 gallons per month per person Fix leaky faucets140 gallons per week Use a water-efficient showerhead750 gallons per month

7. View the Golden Grove electronic monthly newsletter for additional water conservation tips. To subscribe, visit www.goldengrove.org/greennewsletter