WATER TOPICS

NO OUTDOOR WATERING ON THE JULY 4TH HOLIDAY WEEKEND

As we work into summer and our water use increases, it becomes critical to ensure that our reservoirs remain full to accommodate the increased visitor traffic and to have the maximum water available to fight wildfire, should the situation arise. The 4th of July Holiday is the valley's most critical when it comes to wildfire. A large number of visitors flock to the valley and some will bring fireworks with them. This holiday also coincides with drying vegetation as the summer's heat increases. Thus, we have drying fuel and increased possibility of ignition. Accordingly, the DWP has decided to ensure that their reservoirs remain at maximum capacity by disallowing all outdoor watering on Saturday and Sunday July 2nd and 3rd. We appreciate your cooperation.

There are numerous other ways that all us can ensure that we have plenty of water for the upcoming holiday and for years to come. Find ways to increase your water-use efficiency both indoors and outdoors. Indoors, eliminate leaking toilets and dripping faucets. Whenever you replace a washing machine or dishwasher, select a low water-use model for a replacement. Outdoors, water all existing landscaping only as much as is needed to maintain healthy plants. Also, consider replacing high water-use vegetation with hardscapes or low water-use plants.

USING WATER EFFICIENTLY,
MEANS DOING MORE WITH LESS, NOT LIVING WITHOUT

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