Conservation

Conservation Tips Inside the House

• Check for leaking toilets and repair quickly
• Lower the washing machine water level
• Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth
• Wash full loads of dishes
• Visit the TWDB website for Kid friendly educational guides and coloring books
• Toilet Leak Detection Test

Conservation Tips Outside the House

• Check for irrigation leaks and broken sprinkler heads, and repair quickly
• Hire an irrigation company to perform an irrigation audit of your system. Do you have any leaks? Repairs? Is your controller set to water during your allowed day(s) and times? Here are a few links to get you started.
  • https://www.conservairrigation.com/west-austin/?utm_source=GMrB&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Austin
  • https://bastropsprinkler.com/
  • https://www.sprinklerdrainage.com/austin-location/lago-vista-tx/
• Plant native drought resistant plants that do not require a lot of water. Check out LCRA’s sensible soil guidelines. https://www.lcra.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2017_SensibleLandscapesBrochure_Digital_Final.pdf
• Work with your HOA to add more xeriscaping and less grass to the front and back yards