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Resources for Water Conservation
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Water Wise In The Pines
Water Wise in the Pines is a Demand Management Program launched by Arizona Water Company for the Munds Park community.
How can we protect our watershed and groundwater supply?![]()
• Pick up pet waste![]()
• Properly dispose of trash and hazardous wastes![]()
• Use organic fertilizers and pesticides![]()
• Conserve water in our homes and businesses
Is groundwater part of the watershed? Yes! Groundwater and surface water are connected. Groundwater moves through aquifers and can resurface through springs. Some springs can have a powerful enough flow to create rivers or lakes.![]()
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In the absence of rain/precipitation, groundwater helps maintain the base flow of rivers and streams, which feed into our lakes. Overpumping groundwater diminishes these surface water bodies.![]()
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Did you know that groundwater is the natural source of water in Munds Park?
What is a watershed? An area of land that channels rainfall and snowmelt to rivers, streams, and creeks.![]()
• Mountain ranges/high points on the land make up the boundaries of a watershed.![]()
• Water flows from the high points/watershed boundaries to the low points (rivers, streams, and creeks) due to the force of gravity.
#beforeyouleave Outdoor Tips![]()
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Drain your indoor and outdoor water systems prior to leaving the home unoccupied for any extended period of time. The first step in this process is to turn off the water supply at the main valve.![]()
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1. Disconnect and store outdoor hoses and run any hose bibs to drain them.![]()
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2. If you have an irrigation system in place, you'll need to drain this as well.![]()
- Some irrigation systems have an auto-drain feature. To activate this feature, briefly run one of the heads on the system to relieve the water pressure. The auto-drain feature will clear pipes of excess water once the pressure falls below the set threshold.![]()
- For manual irrigation systems, open the manual valves at the ends and low points of the piping to drain water from the system. Once drained, close all valves.![]()
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3. Don't forget to drain the backflow device. Go the extra mile: Capture water from draining shower heads/faucets/hose bibs in a watering can or bucket and use it to water outdoor plants.
#beforeyouleave Indoor Tips![]()
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Drain your indoor and outdoor water systems prior to leaving the home unoccupied for any extended period of time.![]()
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1. The first step in this process is to turn off the water supply at the main valve.![]()
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2. Start with outlets (i.e., showerheads, faucets, toilets) at the highest point in your home and work your way down to those at the lowest point.![]()
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3. Run your showerheads and faucets.![]()
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4. Flush the toilets.
