LCRA URGES EVERYONE TO USE WATER WISELY

  

With drought conditions continuing across much of Central Texas, the Lower Colorado River Authority is urging everyone to be mindful about using water wisely.

LCRA Executive Vice President John Hofmann said that we should all play a role in conserving water and making sure it’s used wisely, especially during these hot, dry conditions.

Water-use, along with evaporation, goes up significantly during hotter weather.

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that up to 70% of water used at homes in the summer goes to landscapes.

LCRA encourages everyone to incorporate smart water management practices into their daily lives, including:

1.) Watering yards only before 10am or after 7pm and following local water restrictions.

2.) Using water-efficient landscaping and drought-tolerant plants.

3.) Covering swimming pools to reduce evaporation.

4.) Adding mulch to landscape beds and compost to turf to help prevent water loss.

5.) Washing full loads of laundry or adjusting the water level when washing smaller loads.

For more water-saving tips, tools, and resources, visit WaterSmart.org.