As the city's population continues to grow, so does the demand for water. To delay the costly expansion of our water treatment facilities and to ensure our continued long-term water supply, please help out by conserving water.

	Indoor Water Use Credit Use low-flow faucets and shower heads 2 Replace old large capacity toilets with new water-efficient models 2 Buy high efficiency dishwashers and clothes washers 1 Take five minute showers instead of baths and avoid letting faucets run unnecessarily (e.g., when brushing teeth) 1 Repair leaking faucets, toilets, and pumps 1 If you have a dishwasher, do not hand-wash dishes - even running partial dishwasher loads can reduce water and energy consumption 1
	Outdoor Water Use Credit When watering your landscape, use enough water to moisten soil to a depth of 4-6", then let soil dry before you water again 3 Adjust automatic irrigation systems seasonally 2 Separate planting beds from turf areas on your irrigation system 1 Use drip irrigation or soaker hoses in plant and flower beds 1 Monitor automatic irrigation systems regularly for broken heads that need replacement 1 Install rain shut-off devices on automated irrigation systems 1 Add Dillo Dirt or other compost to soil before planting new turf or planting beds to increase moisture-holding capacity 1
	Mandatory Watering Schedule (5/1 -9/30) Credit if you must water... Don't water more than two times per week: odd addresses - Wednesday and Saturday Even Addresses - Thursday and Sunday Water before 10 am and after 7 pm Hand-water any time 6

Copies of the Green Neighbor booklet are available at all Austin libraries.
For additional information, call 974-2550.