Water Conservation

Posts from the experts in the industry

20 tips on conserving water and energy… and saving money in the process!

The more we understand about how we use energy and water in our homes, the more we realize that saving one resource results in saving the other.

Water! Simply Indispensable! – Full Length County Music Video

County music video to help stop wasteful water behavior before it becomes a habit, especially those involving lawn and garden water uses.

Use water wisely…it is the right thing to do.

There are 1.1 billion people in the world who do not have access to safe drinking water, and that number will more than double by 2020.

HEY! Water conservation is no laughing matter!

Each and every one of us can use our precious water supplies more efficiently. Sometimes, it is just a matter of avoiding waste.

Take shorter showers!

Even a one or two minute shorter shower can save up to 700 gallons of water a month. Consider turning the water off while you soap up and wash your hair…and turn it back on to rinse off

Save water and money in the Kitchen and Laundry

Here’s where you’ll find some more thirsty appliances. Depending on how old these workhorses are, you might realize a significant savings in the long run -- in both water and energy usage -- if you replace them.

Save water and money, stop leaky faucets and toilets

Pay attention to your indoor water usage. That means check routinely for leaks...leaking faucets, leaking toilets, leaking appliances. Watch your water bill...suspect a leak if you have any sudden increase in usage without changing your usual patterns.

Don’t make me come over there…STOP WASTING WATER!

A single dripping faucet can waste more water in one day than a family member would need for drinking in a whole week!

North Plains water district, AgriLife Extension promote cotton education

“Cotton & Conservation” a new series being developed by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and North Plains Groundwater Conservation District.

Outdoor Water Conservation

Irrigation, Lawn and Garden, and Rainwater Harvesting

Tips for a Healthy and Budget-Friendly Lawn

Saving money is on all of our minds these days, and implementing proper watering and planting practices can not only provide positive differences in your water bill, but also give your lawn the best possible opportunity to grow and thrive.

Xeriscape

Whether called Xeriscape, water-wise or water-smart landscaping, landscape and water industry professionals throughout the nation have embraced landscape water conservation through education.

Winterizing your lawn’s irrigation system in Houston, Texas

You should Winterize your sprinkler system in Southern Texas if the temperatures are expected to drop below 32 degrees.

Seven quick and easy irrigation tips

Water lawns in the early morning, Install rain sensors on sprinkler systems, Fix leaky faucets and hoses..they waste water and money.

Harvested rainwater should not be used for drinking

Many people who are interested in conserving our precious groundwater resources consider harvesting rainwater for a variety of purposes around the house. Harvested rainwater should not be used for drinking. One

Save water and money outside the house

A typical American single-family home uses about 10,000 gallons of water a year for lawn irrigation. In the summer months, that demand can be as much as three times higher. The fact is that excessive irrigation not only increases water costs, but it drains our water supply sources...

Stormwater Pollution

Articles related to stormwater pollution

What Landscapers (and homeowners) should know about Stormwater Pollution and how to help prevent it!

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns that Storm-water Runoff Pollution may well be the biggest single threat to the quality of our drinking water.

10 Things You Can Do to Prevent Stormwater Runoff Pollution

Use fertilizers sparingly and sweep up driveways, sidewalks, and roads, Never dump anything down storm drains, Vegetate bare spots in your yard.

What do you know about stormwater pollution?

Stormwater pollution can result from contaminated runoff from urban areas as it drains from streets or property through the municipal storm water drainage system and into our waterways

What You Can Do to Prevent Stormwater Pollution

Stormwater runoff occurs when rain flows over the ground. Stormwater pollution runoff is a serious concern because it may be contaminated with pesticides, fertilizers, animal droppings, trash, food