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Water Quantity - Conservation
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How Can I Help?
Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network.
CoCoRaHS is a unique, non-profit, community-based network of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds working together to measure and map precipitation (rain, hail and snow). By using low-cost measurement tools, stressing training and education, and utilizing an interactive Web-site, the aim is to provide the highest quality data for natural resource, education and research applications. To become a local fainfall monitor contact us at: Info@huntriver.org or go to the national website http://www.cocorahs.org/
Rain Barrel Offer
Rain is free. A 60 gallon rain barrel can fill in less than ¼ “ of rainfall (depending on the size of your roof and gutter system). Rain barrels can go a long way in offsetting your domestic water needs: including gardening, car Mention the washing and pool topping. Rain Barrel Order Form or for on-line ordering available at www.riwaterlady.com
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Water use is usually defined and measured in terms of withdrawal or consumption-in other words, when water is taken up or when it is used up. Withdrawal refers to when water is collected from the Earth's surface or extracted from ground water. Consumption refers to the part of a withdrawal that does not go back into the water table. Instead, this water is removed from the water table though natural processes such as evaporation, transpiration (evaporation through plants), and animal consumption. Man-made consumption of water includes water export for commercial purposes and wastewater discharge outside the water table, from which it was withdrawn.
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EPA WaterSense is a voluntary partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Its mission is to protect the future of our nation's water supply by promoting and enhancing the market for water-efficient products and services. Saving water is easy—many products are already available for use, and it doesn't require changing the way most of us live or do business. By choosing products labeled through the EPA WaterSense program, you know you'll be saving water for future generations. Go to the EPA WaterSense website
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Simple Steps to Save Water
By making just a few small changes to your daily routine, you can save a significant amount of water, which will help you save money and preserve water supplies for future generations. Water-efficient plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems provide the same performance and quality you've come to expect, but with the added benefit of water savings. The WaterSense label will help you identify high-efficiency products and programs for certified irrigation professionals.
Along with using WaterSense labeled products, adopt the following water-efficient practices to save money and protect the environment: Source: http://www.epa.gov/watersense/water/simple.htm
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