Well Water Conservation During Drought Season

While water conservation is always important, it’s especially essential as we head into the dryer months. Even though spring and summer showers replenish well reserves, well owners should be mindful of water usage during winter when rainfall levels are low. To help keep your well working all winter long, North Florida Water Systems Inc offers these tips to conserve water during the drought season.

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Start In The Bathroom

It’s easy to underestimate how much water goes down the drain in the bathroom, but it’s responsible for almost three-quarters of home water usage. The toilet uses nearly half of that. To reduce the water used without hindering waste removal, place a closed soda bottle filled with sand in your toilet’s tank to reduce the amount of water required to fill it. Any dripping faucets should also be fixed ASAP. While a little drip may not seem like much, a drip per second can result in almost 3,000 gallons of water wasted in a year! For older faucets, install a water aerator that will reduce water usage without lowering water pressure. Other simple water conservation techniques include turning off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving.

Reduce Water Use In The Kitchen

If the faucet in your kitchen is also outdated, install a water aerator there as well. Instead of washing dishes by hand, use your dishwasher. That’s right! The dishwasher has a lower water usage than handwashing, just make sure that it’s full before running it. For pots and pans that need a good scrubbing, soak them first. This will save you time and energy, and cut out the need for running water while you’re scrubbing the dishware clean. If you forgot to defrost meat the night before, don’t defrost it under running water. Instead, use the defrost setting on your microwave for faster results that won’t waste water!

Outdoor Water Use

While lawn watering may not be as necessary during the winter, we live in sunny Florida, so you may still be able to grow plants and flowers all year round. Because of the decrease in rainfall, plants may be extra thirsty. A greenhouse can help make watering your plants more efficient and protect them from the elements on colder days. Also, because the brush is dryer during the winter and fall months, it’s important to avoid activities that create sparks, which may lead to fires that will require you to use water to extinguish them.

Maximize Well Efficiency

A properly working water pump will help to fill your water storage tank faster, providing usable water when you need it. Well testing can also help determine how many gallons of water your well is producing per hour. This can help you determine how much you need to conserve and if anything should be done to the well or system to increase its efficiency. Working with a water well company can help you determine how to save water most effectively.