Community Corner

Town Encourages Summer Water Conservation

The Town of Andover provides tips on conserving water during the time of year when regional watersheds are drying up.

This was submitted by the town of Andover.

Seasonal water use accounts for two thirds of the water produced each day from mid-June through mid-September. This increase in use reflects 6,300 gallons per minute that is applied primarily to lawns by irrigation systems and sprinklers.

Andover is recognized as a Greenscapes community. As such, the Town encourages all residents and businesses to utilize the community's drinking water resources in a responsible manner. During these hot Summer months, everyone can conserve water by:

  • Watering only at dawn or after dusk - the best times for the health of your lawn
  • Utilizing rain barrels to reuse water on a sunny day
  • Using the 'Walk Test' to determine if watering is necessary
  • Maintaining irrigation systems to prevent leaks and waste
  • Water plants, not pavement
  • For more cost-effective ways to conserve water usage, please visit www.greenscapes.org and be sure to pick up Greenscapes materials available both at Memorial Hall Library and Town Offices.

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