Advice from Owlie

Advice from Owlie

Q: Dear Owlie, 

I have noticed a decrease in my water consumption on my water bill since putting your indoor water-saving tips to use.  Despite this decrease in water, I feel like I am missing some tips that I can use outside to save water.  What are some outdoor watering habits that will continue to lower my water use?  
Sincerely, 
                                                     Water Wise Homeowner

A: Dear Water Wise Homeowner, 

I am happy to hear you have been putting my indoor water-saving tips to use!  Some tips to use outside include checking your sprinklers to ensure they are watering your lawn and garden and not the sidewalk, changing your irrigation times every month to water early in the morning or later in the evening and not watering on windy days.  These tips can help you reach your low water use goals.  Learn more water-saving tips at www.ieua.org. 

Good luck with saving more water on your next water bill, 
Owlie

Advice from Owlie

Advice from Owlie

Q: Dear Owlie, 

Since I’m pretty handy around the house, I would like to do some repairs – or upgrades – this spring that will help me to use less water.  What are some repairs or upgrades that you recommend?  
Sincerely, 
Water Conserving Handyman 

A: Dear Water Conserving Handyman, 

It is great that you are willing to tackle some water-saving home repairs.  Some repairs you can do around your home include fixing any leaks on faucets, showers and toilets.  Every leak fixed in your home can save you up to 20 gallons of water a day.  While fixing faucet leaks, you can also install aerators on all of your household faucets, which slow the flow of water to less than one gallon per minute.  For more information on how you can save water, visit www.ieua.org.

Good luck with your water-saving repairs, 
Owlie

Advice from Owlie

Advice from Owlie

Q: Dear Owlie, 

While I was playing soccer at the park, I noticed purple pipes near the field. What are purple pipes, and why are they at my park? 
Sincerely, 
Young Purple Pipe Enthusiast 

A: Dear Young Purple Pipe Enthusiast, 

Thank you for your question about purple pipes. The color purple on the pipes means they hold recycled water. Recycled water is water made by treating wastewater and is great for watering golf courses and parks, like the park where you play soccer. Recycled water is important to use for irrigation so we can save more of the drinking water for us, and not the plants. If you want to learn more about recycled water, visit www.ieua.org.

Good luck with your soccer and I hope you spread the word about purple pipes, 
Owlie