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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.
Did you know that adding an aerator to bathroom sinks is a way to conserve water? Aerators work by adding air to the stream of water which reduces the amount of water going through the tap.![]()
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Without an aerator, most faucets flow at a rate of about 2.2 gallons per minute, but with an aerator that’s reduced to 1.5 gallons per minute or less! The average family can save up to 700 gallons of water a year, just by adding aerators to their faucets.![]()
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If you need a faucet aerator and are an Arizona Water Company customer, you can get one through the Free Conservation Kit program. Request a free kit here: bit.ly/3ZipFHG
Water conservation indoors can mean many things. It can mean fixing leaks, changing habits so that less water is being used, or upgrading water using devices so they are more efficient.
What is the EPA water sense label? According to their website, WaterSense labeled products meet EPA's specifications for water efficiency and performance and are backed by independent, third-party certification.![]()
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• Perform as well or better than their less efficient counterparts.![]()
• Are 20 percent more water efficient than average products in that category.![]()
• Realize water savings on a national level.![]()
• Provide measurable water savings results.![]()
• Achieve water efficiency through several technology options.![]()
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#groundwaterfacts When it rains in other areas of a watershed, the precipitation percolates into the groundwater supply through permeable surfaces like mulch, turf, and gravel.![]()
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Groundwater continues to move from high to low points through the spaces and pores of earth materials due to the force of gravity. Porous rock or sediment that stores and transmits groundwater is called an aquifer.
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
