Outdoor

1. Repair all broken, leaky or malfunctioning sprinkler heads, pipes and valves.

2. Adjust misaligned sprinkler heads to water landscaped areas only.

3. Adjust sprinkler heads and watering times to avoid run-off. For example, rather than running each zone of your sprinkler system for 30 minutes, consider running each zone for 8-10 minutes in three consecutive cycles.

4. Minimize spray washing of sidewalks, driveways, parking areas or other paved surfaces.

5. Wait until the weather warms and dries substantially to set automatic sprinkler clocks. Water manually only when needed during early season months.

6. Turn sprinklers off following a rainstorm. Discontinue watering until landscaped areas are in need of water.

7. Discontinue watering non-essential areas.

8. Adjust sprinkler schedule according to the season.

9. Hand water dry spots.

10. Consider zonal design for your sprinkler system that apply water at different rates according to the water requirements of the areas you are watering. For example, trees and shrubs may have different watering requirements than turf grasses.

Indoor

1. Check all faucets, pipes, and toilets periodically for leaks.

2. Install water saving shower heads.

3. Turn off the water while shaving or brushing teeth, etc.

4. Run your dishwasher only when full.

5. Select proper water level for laundry.

For more conservation information please refer to the 'Slow the Flow' website at www.slowtheflow.org.