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Small leak.
Extreme consequences.

Do you know where your water comes from? It’s important to know because water – and having enough of it – is an important issue for San Angelo residents.

As San Angelo grows, demand increases on our natural water sources – Lake Ivie, Lake Nasworthy, O.C. Fisher Reservoir and Twin Buttes. During peak summer conditions, San Angelo residents can consume up to 25 million gallons of water per day. We all need to do our part to save water as the hot summer months approach.

It’s as easy as fixing a broken sprinkler head, using a soaker hose or taking just 1 minute off of your shower time. If everyone uses less water, we can save millions of gallons and make our water supplies last.

A few simple tips you can use around your home to save water:

Outdoors:

  • Check sprinkler systems frequently for directional aim and broken heads to prevent watering driveways, sidewalks and streets.
  • Monitor runoff from your sprinkler system. If the runoff from your sprinkler system is more than 150 feet along the street, you could be ticketed by the city.
  • Use a hose nozzle so you can shut off the water while washing your car.
  • Choose plants native to the San Angelo area. Plants like the desert paintbrush, Mexican sage and lantana are tolerant of hot summers and once established, require very little water.

Indoors

  • Install low-flow shower heads. They’re inexpensive and can help cut your water use in half.
  • Choose water-saving appliances, like dishwashers and washing machines. Only operate your appliances when you have a full load.
  • Turn off the water while brushing your teeth and washing your face and hands.
  • Rinse your razor in a plugged sink, not under running water.

Water IQ would like to thank over 100 participants for attending the Glenmore Park Rededication on April 27. Participants visited with the Water IQ road team and learned water-saving tips at the interactive exhibit. Volunteers were also invited to play Water IQ trivia for a chance to win Water IQ T-shirts. Water IQ would like to thank Keep Texas Beautiful and The Dow Chemical Company for bringing Water IQ to San Angelo for this event.