Hampton Announces March Rain Barrel
Workshops The Hampton Master Gardeners and the Hampton Clean
City Commission are partners in bringing much-acclaimed rain
barrel workshops to Hampton for the third year. According to
www.savingwater.org, one inch of rain falling on a square
foot of surface yields approximately 0.6 gallons of water. How
many square feet of roof cover your house? Save water (and lower
your water bills) by installing a rain barrel. The water you
save can be used to water plants, wash cars, and do other
household chores. You can
make your own
rain barrel in a fun, friendly workshop that teaches you why
as well as how.
Newport News Make and Take Rain Barrel Workshops Newport News Waterworks, Newport News Public Works, Newport News
Master Gardeners, and the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service are hosting Make and Take Rain Barrel
Workshops for customers of Newport News Waterworks on the Peninsula.
There is currently a waiting list for all workshops. To be
placed on a waiting list, contact Laveta Owens at 757-926-1103.
WaterSense Faucets Save Water
Did you know that bathroom sink faucets account for more than 15% of
indoor water use? Water-saving bathroom sink faucets and aerators with the
WaterSense label are
now on store shelves. Click
here for a list of approved bathroom faucets.For more information on how we can reduce water use in the home
please review the EPA fact sheet on
high-efficiency bathroom sink
faucets.
Switching to a Low-Flow Shower Head is Easy Switching to a low-flow shower head is easy. With a new
shower head, you will reduce water use with every shower. Watch
the
Tinkling with Ryan tutorial and then post your opinions at
the
Water Use It Wisely Blog.
WaterSense labeled shower heads will be available in stores
in 2010. More water conservation tips and other important information
about Hampton Roads water conservation and water quality are
available on
YouTube.
Quick Tip: By using
irrigation professionals who have partnered with WaterSense to perform
regular maintenance and audits, homeowners with landscape irrigation
systems can have the same beautiful yard while reducing their water use
by 15 percent or about 9,000 gallons annually. That's equal to the
amount of water that would flow from a garden hose non-stop for nearly a
whole day. To find more information or to find an WaterSense irrigation
partner near you, visit the WaterSense website
www.epa.gov/watersense or
www.epa.gov/watersense/pp/irrprof.htm
