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WATER CONSERVATION Also visit our Landscaping page
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Water Conservation Water conservation is the process of reducing the amount of water used for day-to-day activities, it is by definition "the utilization of cost-effective water use efficiency practices to curtail the waste of water and to ensure that water use does not exceed reasonable needs." Water conservation measures include landscape irrigation management, elimination of leaks in toilets, faucets and irrigation systems, and negligent unnecessary uses. Landscaping with low water consuming plants is also beneficial. The District will furnish free of charge low flow showerheads and toilet dams. Water Rights Public water systems are required to have water rights that are issued by the Washington Department of Ecology to withdraw water from the aquifer. The water right designates how much water can be withdrawn from a well. The District has a limited amount of water rights and could reach capacity within the next few years. The District applied several years ago for additional water rights, but the Department of Ecology is presently not issuing new water rights from the aquifer. Until new water rights are obtained, water conservation will be emphasized, especially during the irrigation season. Water Responsibly
The LLSWD is dedicated to promoting water
conservation through proper water management. The LLSWD’s water conservation
strategy stresses the importance of improving the efficiency of irrigation
systems and calls for increased cooperation among all water users. Our goal is
to help our customers conserve water, especially in hot summer weather, while
maintaining beautiful landscapes.
Summer irrigation is the highest use of water within the District; over 50% of all the water used within the District. Through education and planning, it is estimated that landscapes can be well maintained using 20-50% less water. Please help in conserving our valuable resource by irrigating responsibly. Lawns need about one inch of water per week. To achieve this, deep soak lawns to a depth of 4 to 6 inches between watering periods. Each watering should be long enough to wet soil to the bottom of the root zone. To measure water use, place a empty tuna or cat food can on the lawn while watering. Stop watering when the can is full or water is running off the lawn. Next, adjust water cycle appropriately. It is necessary to adjust your watering schedule based on the weather conditions. If it is raining, turn your automatic irrigation controller to the OFF or RAIN DELAY position. It is recommended to water before 9am and after 7pm to reduce water loss. Watering sidewalks, driveways, and streets is a waste of water, as the average sprinkler will use in excess of 240 gallons of water per hour.
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Check for leaks Water leaks can cause
excessive water use. To check for water leaks
in your home or business, first check the toilets and sinks. Under full pressure, a pin hole size leak (1/32") will lose 9
gallons per hour, a 1/16" leak the size of a straight pin will waste 35
gallons per hour, a 1/8" hole about the size of a pencil lead will loose
141 gallons per hour, and a 3/16" hole which is the approximate diameter of the
typical household telephone cord, will lose 318 gallons per hour. Faucets that
drip when in the off position, should be repaired. A dripping faucet that fills
a cup in 10 minutes wastes 3,280 gallons per The Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District will furnish, free of charge, low flow shower heads, toilet dams and water restrictors. For more information, contact John Yake at (509) 922-5443 ext. 27. Landscape Irrigation Audits The Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District in an effort to reduce water used during the summer irrigation season, will offer free landscape irrigation audits to help owners and residents with irrigation and sprinkler system problems. Audits replace many of the assumptions that are made in irrigation scheduling. Audits involve testing system operation, distribution tests to determine efficiency of the system, generation of monthly irrigation base schedules, and recommendations for changes. Irrigation systems might be inefficient if they sprinkle sidewalks, streets and driveways; sprinkler heads are not sized properly; timers set for excessive watering; high evaporation from ineffective sprinklers; leaks in the system, etc. Landscaping changes may also provide additional reduction in water use, especially changing to drip irrigation for trees and shrubs. Landscape irrigation auditing is an effective tool for maximizing water use efficiency in urban landscapes such as home lawns, commercial properties and sports fields. Rain gauges to help measure water use are available free of charge at the District Administration office. For more information contact BiJay Adams at (509) 922-5443 ext. 30.
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Questions and Answers on Water Conservation Do you know the source of your drinking water?
Why is water conservation important to the Liberty Lake area?
What is the best time to irrigate my lawn/landscape?
How do I know if I have a leak at my house?
What can I do to help conserve water?
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References/Links http://www.harwichwater.com/resources/resources4.html http://www.spokaneaquifer.org/
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