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Ways to Save
Reduce waste and conserve our most precious natural resource with these helpful tools.
During the summer, up to 60% of water used in Allen comes from irrigation systems. Use these resources to use less and save!
Irrigation/Sprinkler Systems
During the summer, up to 60% of water used in Allen comes from irrigation systems. Use these resources to use less and save!
- Estimate how much water your irrigation system uses each cycle with the Sprinkler Math worksheet
- Learn the basics of sprinkler setup and operation in this detailed video tutorial
- Have you checked your sprinkler controller lately? Take control of your controller.
- Spruce up your sprinkler system with step-by-step instructions from EPA WaterSense
- Watch how to repair a broken sprinkler head in a 60-second video
- Adjust your sprinkler schedule to account for Allen's clay-heavy soil using the "cycle and soak" method
Indoor Water Use
- Estimate how much water you use with a handy calculator
- Learn how to build a better bathroom
- Save water in every room of the house with tips from EPA WaterSense
- Replace old toilets and washing machines with water-efficient models. (Rebates available!)
Money-Saving Tips
- Get a crash-course in smart landscaping using water-efficient plants from Texas SmartScape
- Learn the basics of water-wise practices with this handout from the Water Efficiency Network of North Texas
- Keep automatic irrigation controllers in the "off" position and water only when necessary!
- Get a rain barrel for harvesting rainwater. (Rebates available!)
- Never use a hose to sweep sidewalks or driveways
- Use a hose shut-off nozzle to prevent water waste