TIME FOR SPRINKLER TUNE-UPS!
In summer months, much more drinking water is used to water lawns and gardens. Follow these tips to make sure your irrigation system is operating properly.
1. Check your sprinkler system at least once a month, and make necessary adjustments.
2. Look for broken sprinkler heads, leaks, plants blocking sprinklers, and other water wasting problems.
3. Adjust the sprinklers wherever water runs off or sprays areas you don't need to water.
4. Watch for wet, muddy spots - they may be signs of a leak.
5. Reset your sprinkler system to account for changes in the weather.
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CONSERVATION
Please click on the following links for more information on Indoor and Outdoor Conservation. Adobe Acrobat Reader software is needed to view the files below. This software can be downloaded for free at Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Indoor Conservation
Outdoor Conservation
REGIONAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS
Sunrise Water Authority is a member of the Regional Water Providers Consortium (RWPC). RWPC consists of water provider agencies in the Portland Metropolitan Area that work together to jointly fund conservation outreach, educational activities, and regional water supply planning. Please visit RWPC's website at http://www.conserveh2o.org/ for more information.
MORE INFORMATION
A wealth of information is available on the internet on methods for conservation of water resources. Below is a sampling of links to other conservation websites.
http://www.h2ouse.net
http://www.awwa.org/waterwiser
http://www.usbr.gov/waterconservation
http://www.epa.gov/owm/water-efficiency
http://www.wateruseitwisely
Additional information on Conservation Tips can be obtained by contacting Laura Hayden at 503-761-0220, or at
lhayden@sunrisewater.com.
Additional information regarding Sunrise's Irrigation Management and Xeriscape Programs can also be obtained
by contacting Laura Hayden at 503-761-0220
or at
lhayden@sunrisewater.com.