Water Quality Hotline 503-588-6323
What can you do to help conserve?
Repair leaks. Check faucets and hose connections for leaks. Inspect pipes for pinhole leaks, leaking joints, etc.
Select water-saving devices. If buying a new washer, purchase one with conservation features, preferably one with a horizontal axis.
Dishwasher. Do only full loads. Avoid using extra cycles whenever possible. Choose a water-saving model.
Garbage disposal. Use the sink disposal sparingly. Better yet, compost your vegetable waste.
Drinking Water. Keep a container of cool water in the refrigerator instead of running the faucet. Rinse car once, wash from bucket, rinse quickly again. Be sure to use a shut-off nozzle on your hose.
Lawn and Garden. Water slowly and selectively during cool, windless hours. Use mulch in the garden and around shrubs to save moisture. Grow plants which don't require much water: Water-Wise Plants. Consider planting an ecolawn.
If you would like more information on how to conserve water in your home and in your yard, a variety of brochures are available at the Salem Public Library or call the Water Conservation Program at 503-361-2224.