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Outdoor
Water Restrictions
In an effort to ensure an
adequate water supply for the community and to reduce waste, the City of
Savage enforces outdoor watering restrictions throughout the year. Outdoor
watering includes running sprinklers, using a garden hose, and using a
watering can. Activities may include, but are not limited to, watering
lawns, landscaping and gardens, and washing vehicles.
Resolution implementing watering restrictions and ban
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Who
is affected |
Restriction
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All
property owners |
No
outdoor watering from noon to 5 p.m. |
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Owners
of properties with addresses ending in an odd number (1,3,5,7,9) |
Water
only on odd-numbered dates
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Owners
of properties with addresses ending in an even number (0,2,4,6,8) |
Water
only on even-numbered dates
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Checking for leaks
The Savage Utility Services Division recommends the following simple procedure for checking your water system for leaks.
- Locate the water meter.
It may be in the basement or utility room or wherever the water line enters
your home.
- Read the meter twice.
Read it first at night, after the day's water use has ended and again in the morning before
any water is used. (Be aware that water softeners regenerate at night and water
may be used in this process).
- Find the difference.
Subtract the first from the second reading to tell how much (if any) water leaked out overnight.
- Do you suspect a leak?
Find it by checking pipes and fixtures. Put food dye in the toilet tank if you suspect a leak in that
fixture. (The dye will seep through into the bowl if its leaking).
Water
Use
Heating water is
the second largest energy user in the home. Family hot water usage has increased due to more
widespread use of modern appliances. The estimated water use in today's
average home is:
| Typical
Water Usage: |
Showering |
20-40 gallons |
Tub Bathing |
36 gallons |
Toilet Flushing |
6 gallons |
Teeth Brushing |
2 gallons |
Hand Washing |
2 gallons |
Shaving |
3-5 gallons |
| Dishwashing |
20 gallons |
| Automatic Dishwasher |
15 gallons |
| Washing Machine |
40-60 gallons |
| Outdoor Watering |
5-10 gallons |
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| Average Hot Water
Used Per Day: |
Two Adults |
30 gallons |
Two Adults, one child |
45 gallons |
Two Adults, two children |
60 gallons |
Two Adults, three children |
75 gallons |
A leaky
hot water faucet should never be disregarded. Little drops of heated water cost money. These
are examples of how much hot water and electricity can "go down the drain" through leaky faucets:
Drops per Minute |
Gallons per Month |
KWH per Month |
60 |
192 |
48 |
90 |
310 |
78 |
120 |
429 |
107 |
More
information
Water conservation has become an important concern for all of society due to limited resources available and our continued reliance upon this natural resource.
Residents can do their part by utilizing simple techniques to help preserve our water supply for future generations. Please check out the links below for landscaping tips and water conservation.
http://www.drinktap.org/consumerdnn/Home/WaterInformation/Conservation/StraightTalkonConservation/tabid/193/Default.aspx
http://www.drinktap.org/consumerdnn/Home/WaterInformation/Conservation/ConservationOutside/tabid/84/Default.aspx
For
more information on water conservation tips and techniques, contact the
Utility Services Division at 952.224.3440. Additional tips are available at
www.h2ouse.org/tour/index.cfm.
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