The Commonwealth Drought Task Force announced that the drought watch has been lifted for 16 Pa. counties
There are many ways to conserve water at home, including:
Run water only when necessary. Don’t let the faucet run while brushing your teeth or shaving. Shorten the time you let the water run to warm up before showering.Water your garden in the cooler evening or morning hours, and direct the water to the ground at the base of the plant, so you don’t waste water through evaporation.
Water your lawn only if necessary. Apply no more than 1 inch of water per week . Avoid watering on windy and hot days. This pattern will encourage healthier, deeper grass roots. Over-watering is wasteful, encourages fungal growth and disease, and results in shallow, compacted root systems that are more susceptible to drought.
When mowing your lawn, set the blades to 2-3 inches high. Longer grass shades the soil, improving moisture retention. It also grows thicker and develops a deeper root system, so it can better survive drought. Check for and repair household leaks. For example, a leaking toilet can waste up to 200 gallons of water daily.Replace older appliances with high-efficiency, front-loading models that use about 30% less water and 40-50% less energy.Set up a rain barrel to be ready to repurpose rain when it does fall. For information, see this
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