By : Crystal Oudie

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Water Conservation
Why save?

• By Crystal Oudie

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- FACTS -
Edwards Aquifer

• - Supplies 1.6 million people
• - The only natural aquifer in Texas
• - Home to many animals

• Over 185 miles in length
• Only freshwater available for us in Bexar county
• Fulfills all are daily needs that involves water
  ex. bathing, drinking,

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Why conserve?

• It is believed that the water demand will
  double by the year 2030
• Other organisms besides man depends on water
  whether they live in it or on land
• A decrease in water is followed by a decrease in
  life
• Start conserving now, then well be prepared for
  the future

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Ways to save...

• Recycled water
• Water restrictions
• Easy reminders

• Leaks
• Low-flow

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Recycled Water

• Recycled water is a process that the water
  we use on bathing water, toilet water or water we
  wash with is cleansed at a recycling plant so
  that it is usable again.

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Recycled Water Lawns

• Large lawns and fields can use recycled water
• Remove weeds so water is saved for wanted
  vegetation
• Install timers when watering grass (avoid
  runoff)

Put mulch or hydrotain around plants to reduce
evaporation loss in the moisture from the soil
Water yard when needed Do not water on
windy days
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DroughtsWhat are they?

• A drought is a long time period in which no rain
  falls, especially during planting seasons. They
  have been known to last over 100 days

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Water restrictions

• STAGE 1 (650 ft.)
• - Try to reduce water consumption the best
  you can
• - Washing parking lots, driveways, etc. is
  prohibited
• - You can only water youre lawn the day youre
  suppose to and between 8 a.m. 10 p.m.
• STAGE 2 (640 ft.)
• - All stage 1 rules apply
• - Cant fill up pools unless 30 is from another
  source
• - Wash your car twice a month and if at home,
  on grass on your watering day

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Daily TipsSimple reminders for easy water saving

• Take shorter showers. Baths 50 gallons
  Showers 20 gallons
• Fill up dishwasher washing machine before using

• Turn off any faucets showers left on
• Dont use running water to melt ice or frozen
  foods
• Wash cars less often

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• Leaks can waste hundreds of gallons of water
  yearly if you never get them fixed whether it be
  from the shower or the sink.
• Some ways to fix this problem is
  - Check if the
  screws are loose, if so tighten them
  - If youre having trouble or dont
  have a clue on what to do, just call a plumber

Leaks
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Low-flow

• Low-flow uses less water for toilets,
  showerheads, and aerators for faucets
• How can toilets save water
• 1) install dams and bottles 2) adjust
  the vacuum flush mechanism
• 3) flush less often (save 3 million
  gallons worldwide)
• . Low-flow showerheads use 2.5 gallons per
  min. (5 min 12.5 gallons)
• FACT
• Old toilets use 3.5-7 gallons per flush
• Low-flow toilets use 1.6 gallons per flush

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Does low flow really work?

• An experiment took place using a low-flow
  water faucet and a regular one. We timed, using
  each one, on how long it would take for a gallon
  of water to fill up. The outcomeyoull see.

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Regular vs Low-flow
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Regular vs. Low-flow
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Outcome

• Regular
• As you can see, the outcome of using a
  low-flow aerator does make a pretty obvious
  difference. It took the low-flow aerator 31 more
  seconds to fill up the jug. Imagine how much
  water youd save if you started using low-flow
  devices.

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Consequences
- Freshwater supply will decrease until gone -
Well have to use recycled water, other sources
or even salt water - More work involved in
getting water - Higher water bills
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On the bright side...

• - A protected environment
• - Survival of future generations
• - Feel confident and good about yourself
• - WATER BILL DECREASES!

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Remember, your responsibility Is to practice
keeping an Abundant water supply!!!