Water Conservation
We value the wise and efficient use of water. During a dry summer it is important to be WATER WISE with outdoor water use. Being good stewards of our water resource will help ensure water is affordable and plentiful. West Slope Water District's supply from the Portland Water Bureau has adequate capacity to meet this summer's water needs.
Please read the July billing insert for WATER WISE outdoor watering tips.
For helpful outdoor watering ideas visit Regional Water Providers Consortium.
Please click the links below for Regional Water Providers Consortium materials:
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Indoor Water Conservation Tips
How To Videos - Indoor and Out
It’s always a great time to save water, and this is especially true in summer. Here’s why: we use the greatest
amount of water in the summer, a time when we get the least amount of rainfall. So, as you head outdoors this summer, be sure to use these three ways to save water:
- Check your watering system. Whether you water by hand, have an in-ground sprinkler system, or something in between, make sure you audit your system regularly. This means running your hose or sprinkler system to check for leaks, puddling water, worn-out components, watering the street or sidewalk, and clogged nozzles or sprinkler heads.
- Sign up for the Weekly Watering Number. The Regional Water Providers Consortium offers a free service that will send you a zip code-specific watering amount via text or email each week. You’ll also get tips and guidelines to help you water smart all summer long! Did we mention it’s free?
- Measure your sprinkler system’s water use. Once you sign up for the Weekly Watering Number, take 15 minutes to see how long it takes your sprinkler (or hose, drip system, etc.) to water one inch to set yourself up for efficient watering all summer long.