Save Water Now to Save Money Later
Water Conservation 2013
Where does our water come from?
In the Dallas area, water sources include the Elm fork of the Trinity River, Ray Roberts Lake, Lewisville Lake, Grapevine Lake, Ray Hubbard Lake, Tawakoni Lake, and Fork Lake.
Using the link provided below, you can click on a map to locate your water source!
When is the end?
Nevertheless, there does not have to be a time when we will run out of water if you do your part to start conserving today! Even the simplest of duties can help, and there's no better day to start than today.
Take Shorter Showers!
Conserve water on your own by spending less time in the shower
Don't Leave the Tap Running!
Every little bit helps. Turn the faucet off when brushing your teeth!
Water Your Yard Less Often!
Also, try watering in the morning or evening when the water will not evaporate as quickly. And do not let sprinkler water be wasted on the sidewalk.
Use Biodegradable Cleaning Products
"The water that goes down your drains will eventually flow into streams and bays."
Turn Off Lights
Unplug your chargers too. Don't waste energy that water is used to generate.
Wash When Full
Meaning, only run the dishwasher or washing machine when you have a full load to save water.
What is the impact?
Conserve, Why?
It is imperative for Texans to conserve water at this point because a good majority of the state's lakes and water sources are depleted or polluted. In addition, Texas was rated the number one water consumer between the months of April and July. It is simple to conserve! The six conservation methods above may seem unlikely to make a great impact, but in reality you can save an average of 28 gallons of water per week just by following through with those simple tasks. As a state, if everyone gave even a little effort to conserve, thousands of gallons of water could be saved!
It all starts with you; there is nothing wrong with beginning small. Start by making a difference in your own life, and then in your community. Little by little, enough water could eventually be saved so that Texas will not be in as great a danger of running out of our precious resource.