Your Local Utility

Select Your State

Pay Your Bill Online

Sign In

  • Utilities by State
    • Alabama
    • California
    • Florida
    • Louisiana
    • Oregon
    • South Carolina
    • Texas

My Account

My Account

Forgot username or password

Need a profile? Sign Up

Save Water Outside Your Home

You are here: Home / H2ome Old / Water Conservation / Save Water Outside Your Home

Landscape Irrigation

  • Detect and repair all leaks in your irrigation system.
  • Use properly treated wastewater for irrigation where available.
  • Water the lawn or garden during the coolest part of the day (early morning is best). Do not water on windy days.
  • Water trees and shrubs, which have deep root systems, longer and less frequently than shallow-rooted plants that require smaller amounts of water more often. Check with the local extension service for advice on watering needs in your area.
  • Set sprinklers to water the lawn or garden only – not the street or sidewalk.
  • Use soaker hoses or trickle irrigation systems for trees and shrubs.
  • Install moisture sensors on sprinkler systems.
  • Use mulch around shrubs and garden plants to reduce evaporation from the soil surface and cut down on weed growth.
  • Remove thatch and aerate turf to encourage movement of water to the root zone.
  • Raise your lawn mower cutting height – longer grass blades help shade each other, reduce evaporation, and inhibit weed growth.
  • Minimize or eliminate fertilizing, which promotes new growth needing additional watering.
  • When outdoor use of city or well water is restricted during a drought, use the water from the air conditioning condenser, dehumidifier, bath, or sink on plants or the garden. Don’t use water that contains bleach, automatic-dishwashing detergent or fabric softener.

Other Outdoor Uses

  • Sweep driveways, sidewalks and steps rather than hosing off.
  • Wash the car with water from a bucket, or consider using a commercial car wash that recycles water.
  • When using a hose, control the flow with an automatic shut-off nozzle.
  • Avoid purchasing recreational water toys which require a constant stream of water.
  • Consider purchasing a new water-saving swimming pool filter.
  • Use a pool cover to reduce evaporation when pool is not being used.
  • Do not install or use ornamental water features unless they recycle the water. Use signs to show the public that water is recycled. Do not operate during a drought.

H2ome Old

  • H2ome Experiments
  • How Water Gets to Your Home
  • Educational Movies and Films
  • "How To" Learning Center
  • Value Of Water
  • Water Conservation
  • Additional State Resources

Footer1Text

 

H2ome Old

  • H2ome Experiments
  • How Water Gets to Your Home
  • Educational Movies and Films
  • "How To" Learning Center
  • Value Of Water
  • Water Conservation
  • Additional State Resources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Contact
transition logo
Copyright © 2025 All Rights Reserved