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1. How can I save money on my utilities bill?

Tips from FEMA.

2. How often should I water my grass?

It is best to water your grass less the cooler it gets outside. For example: 
-60 degrees or lower- when needed or up to one time per week.
-Between 70-80 degrees- up to two times a week
-90 degrees or higher- up to 3 times a week or when grass is noticeably dry.

How to tell if my grass needs water?
- Blades begin to fold.
- Wilting.
- Color changes to a blue grey.
- When the grass doesn’t bounce back when walked on. (If footsteps don’t disappear after walking on in). 

When is the best time of day to water my grass? 
-Before 10am or after 4pm. 
-Water is less likely to evaporate and will saturate the lawn if watered at these times.     

3. Why should I want to conserve water?

1. It can help you save energy.
2. It can help divert less water from our natural resources such as rivers, bays, and estuaries. This will keep the environment healthy.
3. It can help reduce water and wastewater treatment costs and the amount of energy used to treat, pump, and heat water.

4. What are the best ways to save water?

1. Turn the faucet off while you brush your teeth or shave.
2. Fix leaky faucets around the home.
3. Check toilets regularly for leaks.
4. Add aerators to all faucets and shower heads.
5. Take shorter showers whenever you can.
6. Switch to water-saving fixtures.
7. Cover swimming pools when they’re not in use to cut down evaporation and how often they get filled.
8. Don’t pre-rinse your dishes. Scrape leftover food and grime into the trash instead.

5. What are the best water saving fixtures and appliances?

1. Switch to low-flow or dual-flush toilets.
2. Switch to a high efficiency (HE) washer or frontload washer.
3. Install irrigation timers or controllers to cut down on how much you water your grass.
4. Install rain sensors to improve watering efficiency.