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What You Can Do to Help Conserve Water

Every single Henderson resident or business can make a difference in conserving water. By far the greatest impact you can make on water conservation is to remove any turf you have and replace it with drought tolerant landscaping, also known as xeriscape. Every square foot of turf you replace saves an average of 55 gallons of water per year.

Outdoor Water Conservation Tips

• Use a broom to clean driveways, walks and patios.
• Use a commercial car wash for vehicle washing.
• Water the lawn in the early morning to avoid evaporation during the summer. Water in the mid-morning during the winter to avoid freezing.
• Mow your lawn to two inches or more and leave the clippings to provide nutrients and help retain moisture.
• Water slowly, deeply, thoroughly and infrequently to encourage root growth.
• Water trees and shrubs separately. Some may only need to be watered once or twice a month.
• Aerate regularly and use mulch to reduce evaporation.
• Plant native or drought-tolerant grass and plants (xeriscape).
• Check your sprinkler system to make sure it is working properly and not watering walks, driveways or the street.
• Regularly check your sprinkler system for leaks.

Indoor Water Conservation Tips

• Install a low-flow showerhead.
• Repair faucet, toilet and showerhead leaks.
• Don't use the toilet as a trash can.
• Install a low-flow toilet.
• Take showers instead of baths.
• Take a shorter shower.
• Turn off the water while soaping up.
• Install faucet aerators.
• Do not let the water run while you brush your teeth, wash your face or shave.
• Wash only full loads in your dishwasher and washing machine.
• Avoid running the tap for a cold drink. Keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator.
• Don't let the water run while washing vegetables or dishes.
• Don't prewash your dishes prior to putting them in the dishwasher.

Tips for Pool Owners

• Use a Pool Cover. Evaporation will be reduced by 50%.
• Never drain a pool directly into the street or into a septic tank. Draining pool water directly into the street is a violation of city ordinances. Draining into the sewer system allows the water to be treated and reused rather than wasted.
• Use your sewer clean-out port for water drainage. This is usually located in the front yard. If necessary, a plumber can help you.
• If you have a septic tank, call our Customer Care Center at (702) 267-5900 before you drain your pool.

Report Water Waste

Preventing water waste is an important part of Henderson's conservation efforts, and your assistance in helping us identify potential water waste is appreciated. You may anonymously report any occurrence of water waste by email at waterwaste@cityofhenderson.com or telephone at (702) 267-5900. You must include the location, day and time you witnessed the water waste in order for us to assist the responsible resident or business in preventing future water waste.