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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.

Are Your Pipes Ready for Winter?
Several simple steps can help you prevent burst pipes and avoid the cost of repairs and water loss. A little preparation now can help save water and money.

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