Conserving water is good for the planet and your pocketbook.
As a city on a river, we’re lucky to have easy access to water, so why conserve? Overconsumption of water leads to:
- more runoff of pollutants into the Maumee River and Lake Erie
- more burden on stormwater and water treatment systems
- higher monthly water bills for customers
This April, take the water conservation month pledge and challenge yourself—and your friends—to take a small step with a big impact.
I pledge to conserve water in AprilHow To Conserve Outside
Install a rain barrel.
Collect water for your lawn and garden in a sustainable way.
Water early or late in the day.
Reduce evaporation by watering when its cooler outside.
Lay mulch in your garden.
Retain moisture and water less often. Mulch is available to purchase online and can be delivered to your door.
Fix your leaking toilet!
To identify a leaking toilet, add food coloring to the tank and wait. If the bowl is colored, you have a leak. Leaking toilets are a main culprit for surprise water bills.
Sign up for leak alerts in the portalHow To Conserve Inside
Wash full loads of laundry and dishes.
Maximize the number of clothes or dishes in a load. Running the dishwasher uses less water than handwashing—and skip the pre-rinse!
Take a shorter shower.
Cut your shower time down and consider a low-flow shower head to save even more water.
Don't let the water run.
Turning the water off when you're not rinsing saves over 100 gallons of water a month.