Steps Metro Atlanta Residents Can Take to Conserve Water

Water conservation is important all year, not just in times of drought! Check out the following resources and tips to help do your part to use our precious water resources wisely.

Resources:

• View Drought Information Statements for our area from the National Weather Service.
• Check out these tips for Maintaining Your Lawn During Drought.
• View our guides on Landscape Irrigation Watering and Maintenance – including how much and when to water plus seasonal maintenance tips.
• If interested in significantly reducing your outdoor water use or eliminating it altogether, join the Society of Intentionally Dry Lawns.
• Visit My Drop Counts to learn more about how to conserve water indoors and outdoors and become more water efficient.
• Explore the EPA’s Drought and WaterSense resources to step up your savings and ensure water remains available to meet critical needs.

Water-Saving Tips:

• When it comes to irrigation, the general rule of thumb is to provide 1 inch of water per week (including rainfall) for most common grass types.
• Only water plants when necessary. More plants die from over-watering than from under-watering.
• Check for and repair leaks inside and outside your home.
• Fix leaking toilets. This can save you hundreds of gallons a day.
• Turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth or shaving. This could save a total of 6 gallons a day.
• Shorten your shower by 2 minutes and save 5 gallons of water per shower.
• Fill dishwashers and washing machines. Remove laundry right away to prevent souring and to avoid having to double wash.
• Properly winterize your irrigation system so that your lines do not freeze and burst over the cold winter months.
• Replace older toilets and shower heads with high-efficiency models.
• Choose efficient appliances. Look for EPA WaterSense and ENERGY STAR-labeled products when shopping for new appliances and fixtures.
• Find more conservation tips on our website, and learn how to identify and stop leaks on the EPA WaterSense website.

If you have questions not answered by the information on these pages, please contact [email protected].