Tips to Save Water

Make a difference – protect our state’s rivers, watersheds and future water supplies by watering less, and save money in the process. Below are some simple tips and tricks to use water wisely. Conserving is particularly important during the summer, when up to 40% of Coloradans’ water is used on landscapes outside. Smart irrigation techniques and water wise landscaping can make a big difference, for our environment and your wallet.

How to Water Your Yard in Colorado:

When it comes to watering your yard, do you just set your sprinklers and forget them? In an arid state like Colorado, it’s important to water your yard the right way to conserve our previous water resources and protect the environment. Here’s what you can do to help:

·         Water using the “cycle and soak” method. Break up your total watering time into three shorter intervals spaced 45-60 minutes apart.

·         Is rain forecasted? Turn off your sprinklers or install a rain sensor. Let Mother Nature do the watering for you.

·         Check out and make sure to follow your current watering schedule and our other watering guidelines.

·         Check sprinklers monthly for leaks and overspray. Adjust misdirected sprinkler heads and replace broken sprinklers immediately.

·         Water before dawn or after dusk to reduce water loss from wind and evaporation.

·         Have brown or yellow spots? Hand-water them rather than overwatering the rest of your landscape.

·         Read this blog by our General Manager on all our water conservation and rebate programs!

Water Wise Landscaping

Water wise landscaping methods can help you conserve water, protect the environment and reduce ongoing landscape maintenance.

Incorporate water wise practices into your landscape:

·         Set your lawn mower to the highest setting to prevent stressing the grass.

·         Use compost and organic fertilizers.

·         Reduce sprinkler zones with drip irrigation.

·         Group plants based on their water needs.

·         Reduce lawn areas with native and drought tolerant plants.

·         Add organic matter to your soil when planting and top off with mulch to retain moisture.

Visit plantselect.org for a list of plants that will thrive in your garden.

Reduce Your Water Use Inside:

·         Run only full loads of laundry and dishes.

·         Install a high efficiency clothes washer.

·         Replace your toilets with more efficient models.

Learn more about our rebates for washer and toilet replacements.