| Irrigation Tips
Homeowners use approximately 60 percent of the valley's
drinking water. When your yard's watering system is working right, it
can save up to 50,000 gallons of water every year! Read below to learn
more ways to save water in your yard.
| Sprinkler Tips |
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- Look for broken sprinkler heads in your yard. If you find one,
tell someone so they can fix it.
- We use 70 to 90 percent of our drinking water outdoors. About
one-third of that water used outdoors is wasted.
- One square foot of grass uses 73 gallons of water every year.
- One square foot of a water-smart yard uses 17 gallons of water
every year.
- Shutting off the sprinklers on rainy days can save 500 gallons
of water a day.
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