We all want to be more efficient with our time and resources, creating schedules and budgets that operate like well oiled machines. Unfortunately, water consumption is not something we often think about in regards to our own productivity, but is certainly an issue that deserves our attention. We use water everyday to drink, bathe, cook, clean, and even during our recreation. As savvy water users we can save money and maximize our water usage.
As an early morning riser, I have the opportunity to observe the lawn watering practices of many homes in my neighborhood. Sadly, I have noticed copious amounts of waste. I see automatic sprinklers dutifully coming on every morning at 6am and thoroughly watering the sidewalk and roadway. I daily observe gallons of water gurgling down the gutters in front of homes with over-watered lawns.
One way we can combat this waste is by preventing over spray. Remember, sprinklers can easily become turned and spray in wrong directions. We can spot those problem spots by briefly turning on the system after each mowing. Most sprinkler heads can be fixed by turning the sprinkler with a firm grip of your hand or pliers.
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