Water Conservation

Fresh clean drinking water is yours to use whenever you need it. But not to waste. It’s too valuable. Remember that a little effort and a little common sense will make a big difference. Use Water . . . And Use it Wisely

Water Conservation tips: Water conservation measures not only save the supply of our water source, but can also cut the cost of water treatment by saving energy. Here are some conservation measures you can take:

At Home:

1. Fix leaking faucets, pipes, toilets, etc.

2. Install water-saving devices

3. Wash only full loads of laundry

4. Don’t let the water run while shaving, washing, or brushing teeth

5. Run the dishwasher only when full.

Outdoors:

1. Water the lawn and garden as little as possible

2. Choose plants that don’t need much water

3. Repair leaks in faucets and hoses

4. Use water from a bucket to wash your car, and save the hose for rinsing.

5. Obey any and all water bans or regulations.

Fort Smith 2004 Water Conservation Program

Fort Smith has a two-phase water conservation plan. Phase I will begin when the water levels drop below 100% capacity or June 1, which ever is later. Phase II will begin only if the water supplies drop below 50% capacity. Watch the newspaper for additional measures if Phase II is required.

Phase I Restrictions

What You Can Do

1. Water outdoors before 10:00 am or after 7:00 pm lawn, shrubs, plants, trees and gardens every other day using the even/odd address system. If your residence or business address ends with an even number, you may water outdoors on even numbered days of the month. If your address ends with an odd number, you may water outdoors on odd numbered days.

2. Fill your swimming pool, fountains and wash building exteriors every other day on the even/odd address schedule.

3. Wash motor vehicles, boats or trailers (not applicable to commercial car washes) every other day on the even/odd

address schedule.

What You Cannot Do

1. Water lawns, shrubs, plants, trees and gardens between 10:00 am and 7:00 pm.

2. Allow water to run down the street or onto another person’s property while lawn watering, irrigating, washing motor vehicles, boats, trailers or building exteriors.

3. Wash off hard surfaced areas such as sidewalks, walkways, driveways, patios, parking lots, tennis courts and other hard surfaced areas using water from the city’s water supply. Restaurants and food processors may use water for this

purpose only to the extent necessary to maintain and preserve the public health.

4. Use water from fire hydrants or other city sources for construction purposes or fire drills.

Additional information regarding water conservation may be obtained by contacting the Fort Smith Water Utility by

calling 479-784-2231