Go Green!Water Conservation in Golden

Grove

Reducing water usage on a daily basis

is sound environmental practice.

Residents have the biggest impact on

reduced water usage, and the City

appreciates all efforts to save water.

Your Impact on the Environment

Average Residential Water UsagePer Person, Per Day, in Gallons

2014 2015 20160

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

IndoorOutdoorTotal

• Reduce water consumption by watering outdoor plants and yards early in the day

• Water infrequently but deeply to reduce water use and encourage deep rooting

• Use a drip or micro-irrigation system

• Mulch around plants to maintain soil water

Every Drop Counts

Average Annual Water Usage Per Customer in Hundred Cubic Feet

Residential Commercial Light Industrial0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

201420152016

Water Conservation Ideas for Residents

Ideas Potential Savings

Run clothes washers and dishwashers only when full

1,00 gallons per year

Shorten shower by 1 or 2 minutes

150 gallons per month per person

Fix leaky faucets 140 gallons per week

Use a water-efficient showerhead

750 gallons per month

Stay Green by Being Green

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