Water Conservation

[PennyQuilts]

We live in a area subject to drought - including a long growing season with little rain for 2-3 months, typically. We have abundant native plants that thrive in that environment. Plants that need more water, or water on a more regular basis, don't belong here, if you ask nature. We spend more water than the country's share trying to keep them pretty, alive and looking like Ohio.

[mkjeeves]

We live in a area subject to drought - including a long growing season with little rain for 2-3 months, typically. We have abundant native plants that thrive in that environment. Plants that need more water, or water on a more regular basis, don't belong here, if you ask nature. We spend more water than the country's share trying to keep them pretty, alive and looking like Ohio.

Marsha Slaughter said in a presentation to the council last year the local per household use was less than average for the country, with not that much discretionary water use above the typical minimums needed for cooking, cleaning etc. Can we do better, sure. Some more than others.

[Dennis Heaton]

The fines are tiered and go up each time you are cited. Meanwhile, the city is studying charging for use in a similar manner, where the more you use the more it cost per unit.

I think I just might purchase a video camera and cruise the streets trying to find these water wasters, then post it on YouTube. Look for "Conservation Crusader" on YouTube in the weeks ahead. J/K...I ain't got that kinda time. Besides, the City will get em.

[RadicalModerate]

That's pretty Modernist, if not Brutalist. Not sure the city will approve of such a thing in our neighborhoods.

I've been waiting for one of those little Nuisance Abatement signs to appear, but it hasn't happened yet . . .
I guess The City is slackin' on their duties. =)

(btw: I think Dennis' idea of video-taping and publicizing businesses and individuals squandering water on the pavement is excellent. It could evolve into something like John TV or whatever. While he's out and about, he could turn the camera on people texting in traffic, too. (oh, wait, that sounds a little too much like something George Orwell might think of. say! maybe drones could be employed to . . . never mind.)

[ylouder]

Always pull up with a hammer and break off top of the sprinkler heads (don't really do that) but it would make nice little water canyons shooting straight up into the air.

I say that because I accidently took one out on my riding lawnmower by having the deck set 1 setting to low.Turned it on to see how damaged it was and was greeted by a geiser.

[RadicalModerate]

Always pull up with a hammer and break off top of the sprinkler heads (don't really do that) but it would make nice little water canyons shooting straight up into the air.

I say that because I accidently took one out on my riding lawnmower by having the deck accidently set 1 setting to low a few weeks back. Turned it on to see how damaged it was and was greeted by a geiser.

It's a good thing you moved the mower before turning on the sprinkling system.
Otherwise it might have fallen up into the water canyon.

[PennyQuilts]

Marsha Slaughter said in a presentation to the council last year the local per household use was less than average for the country, with not that much discretionary water use above the typical minimums needed for cooking, cleaning etc. Can we do better, sure. Some more than others.

When it comes to the amount of water needed to maintain non native species, I figure if it requires more water than I could haul 100 yards in a bucket on a regular basis, I don't need that plant. Admittedly, my showers are on the indecently long side but I count that as a religious experience, by damned protected by the first amendment.

[PennyQuilts]

Marsha Slaughter said in a presentation to the council last year the local per household use was less than average for the country, with not that much discretionary water use above the typical minimums needed for cooking, cleaning etc. Can we do better, sure. Some more than others.

The whole country treats water like it's, well, water.

[Dennis Heaton]

RM...What a terrific idea! Forget the VC...I'm getting a Drone!! Wonder if BBatesokc ever considered doing that?

[bombermwc]

Make a sign and put it in their yard. Then all the neighbors would know they're a water waster.

[law]

This is a very interesting and enlightening thread.

[Plutonic Panda]

I'll do it....

[soonerguru]

We only watered our lawn once: back in early May. Haven't since, and our lawn is green and lush this year.