Are you using too much water?

As sprinkler systems are running and swimming pools are filling up, residents have an opportunity to put water conservation practices into play, ensuring that water pressure will not wane as the summer heat builds up.

“Conservation efforts are important all year long,” said Deborah Franco, president of Liberty New York Water. “Practicing smart water use this time of year is especially important and can benefit customers and the environment as we head into warmer weather and possibly dryer months.”

During dry spells, water infrastructure can struggle to keep up with the demand while also keeping storage tanks full, which impacts water pressure for our customers.

Throughout the summer months, residents are asked to only water their lawns according to the even and odd county ordinances — meaning even numbered houses water on even days and odd numbered house on odd days — and avoid all watering between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., as these are peak evaporation times. Using smart controllers on irrigation systems is another way to conserve water.

To help cut back on usage, Liberty reminds the public of these water-saving tips:

• Follow Liberty’s zoned schedule for irrigation to prevent strain on the system and keep water pressure flowing.
• Remember that lawns only need an inch of water per week to remain healthy. 
• Learn how to detect leaks in your home at www.libertyenergyandwater.com. 
• Replace your standard irrigation controller with a smart irrigation controller. These systems connect to local weather stations to more accurately predict the watering needs of lawns and gardens. 
• If you don’t use a smart irrigation controller, watch the weather, and don’t water when rain is in the forecast.
• Point your sprinklers at your lawn and avoid wasting water on sidewalks and driveways.

For more information, visit new-york-water.LibertyUtilities.com.