What’s On Tap: Indoor Water Conservation

Have you calculated your family’s average water usage from watercalculator.org? Just a few baseline questions and you’ll have a front row seat to your water footprint.

Water is not just for drinking, but it’s treated all the same by PUD systems from our 16 active wells to the water mains to the water meter, every ounce is human-ready. Conserving this valuable resource is essential, especially considering <1% of water worldwide can be used as drinking water.

What are some easy ways to conserve water?

• Installing low-flow shower and faucet heads
• Install rain barrels to your downspouts –
• Check for (and repair!) any leaks!