Do Your Part During a Drought
| If a drought is not severe, you may be asked to voluntarily limit water use. In addition to following the tips on learn to conserve water, you can: | |
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| Keep outdoor watering to a minimum - and water only in the early morning or evening. |
Double-check for leaks in faucets, toilets, hoses, etc., and repair them, if necessary. |
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| Add water-saving devices to toilets, faucets, showers, etc., if you don't already have them. |
Avoid washing cars, bicycles, lawn furniture, etc., when water is in short supply. |
| If a drought becomes very severe, officials may call for: | |
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| Rationing, such as asking households to cut back water use by a certain percentage. |
Laws, making it illegal to waste water by overwatering, not fixing a leak, etc. |
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| Restrictions to control outdoor watering (watering only at specific times, watering only with a hand-held hose, etc.). |
Citations or fines for violations. |
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