Conservation
Water is a precious resource. Although the New York City system can provide adequate quantities of water for the City and the suburbs to the north, including the service area of the Westchester Joint Water Works, during periods of above-normal rainfall, there are years when the usage exceeds the safe yield of the supply. During droughts this can cause serious problems, including the need to restrict water usage. Therefore, by conserving today you can ensure an adequate supply of water for tomorrow. We must use water wisely. Observe the following practices and you will not only conserve water, you will save money as well.

	Use your water meter to check for leaks. Read your meter before going to bed and before you use water in the morning. If there is any registration on the meter, you probably have a leak.
	Use low flow shower heads - save 2 gallons per minute or more
	Repair leaky faucets - a 1/16" leak can waste 100 gallons a day
	Don't flush toilets unnecessarily - use a wastebasket for tissues, etc.
	Check for toilet leaks by adding a little food dye in the toilet tank. If it shows up in the bowl you have a leak
	Use of a toilet dam or installation of a low flush model toilet will reduce your water usage
	Run your dishwasher and washing machine only with a full load
	Water your lawn early in the morning to reduce evaporation loss
	Don’t cut the lawn too short - longer grass saves water
	Mulch your trees and plants to retain moisture