WATER CONSERVATION

Explore Ways to Save Water and Money

We know our community cares about water. Generations of focus on water supply planning, investments in diverse local water sources, and the support that comes from a community that embraces water conservation, are why the Poplar  remains water-secure and resilient.

The Town is constantly looking for ways to conserve water, reduce water loss within the community, secure new water supplies, and build greater resiliency into our treatment plant and distribution system. Although we currently remain water secure, we always encourage the community to keep water conservation in the front of their minds to help preserve our most precious resource. Keep reading to learn more about how you can help conserve water!

Why do I care?

Everyone needs to care about water conservation because the amount of freshwater on Earth is limited. According to National Geographic, “Less than 3 percent of the water found on Earth is freshwater….That leaves only about 1 percent of Earth’s freshwater as readily available for human use.” So wasting water can be detrimental to our water sources because it is a limited resource subject to change with varying environmental conditions. Reducing the amount of water you use at home can reduce your water bill and save you money.

What can I do to help?

There are many simple ways to help conserve water:

  • Turning off faucets when not in use

  • Find and fix the water leaks

  • Making sure that when you run the dishwasher and washing machine that it is full and on the efficiency setting if it has one.

  • Installing new low-water usage dishwashers, washing machines, low-flow toilets, shower heads, and faucets. Look for the “ENERGY STAR® symbol

  • Watering plants in the early morning or late afternoon