I'm In.

Yes! I pledge to conserve water.

Thank you for making a commitment to water conservation by taking the My Drop Counts Pledge.

All personal contact information will be used solely by the Metro Water District for the purposes of gathering information on water use, planning for water conservation strategies, and communicating important water-related information such as drought-related watering restrictions. All external communications regarding the program will use aggregated data without disclosing any person's individual identity, water usage, or contact information.

(Optional: If you are taking this pledge as part of a campaign at your workplace, please include your Employer's name.)
1

Water my lawn before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m. saving on evaporative water loss in the hottest part of the day. If my irrigation system is on a timer, I will irrigate in the middle of the night.

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2

Adjust my sprinklers to spray directly at the base of plants, and to avoid overspray onto sidewalks, driveways and paved areas.

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3

Perform a monthly inspection of my irrigation system checking for cracked and broken lines or hoses, leaks, and broken sprinkler heads or spigots.

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4

Install a rain gauge and irrigate only when needed. Most lawns only need 1 inch of water per week during the warmer months.

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5

Replace my irrigated landscaping with water efficient, native landscaping, and add mulch (2-3 inches) around my trees and plants to reduce evaporative loss.

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6

Check my toilets regularly for leaks and fix immediately (saving up to hundreds of gallons per day).

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7

Fix my dripping faucets (one drip per second is equivalent to 8 gallons per day).

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8

Turn off the water while brushing my teeth and/or shaving.

6 Gallons
9

Shorten my shower time by 2 minutes.

5 Gallons
10

Only run my dishwasher and washing machine when they are full.

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SAY “I’M IN”!

Friends, neighbors and communities have committed to save thousands of gallons annually through My Drop Counts. Take the pledge and tell us how you’re doing your part to use less water. Every drop counts!