Plymouth Water Conservation Committee

10/05/2022

A small yet mighty solution? 🤔
"As California’s decades-long megadrought deepened this year, water authorities across the state have issued mandatory cutbacks, enforceable with fines."

Do you think these celebrities should abide by the water mandates? We sure think so 🤭 🤗

Check out this article ⤵️

The city’s water department has a small yet effective solution to keep its famous residents’ water use in check – a flow restrictor

08/15/2022

Trying to think of new ways to save on water usage during this crucial water ban period? Use a broom!

Sweeping the dirt and debris away on the driveway is the best way to halt water usage. 🧹

07/15/2022

🤔 Wondering what being in a level 2 drought means for you and your community?

Check this out!

07/07/2022

😕 Feeling down about the lawn looking brown? FEAR NOT!

This is normal and NOT a sign of a dying lawn. This is a healthy cycle of lawn and grass health. It actually will over time make the grass increasingly drought resistant! 🌾 The more you know!

06/28/2022

👀 CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? 🔎

This yard hasn't been watered in 19 YEARS!
The secret to this lush lawn?

Shade trees make a BIG difference.

🌲Moral of the story? 🌳

When you plant trees you save water!
Talk about an eco life hack AND a cost saving life hack too!

06/28/2022

🪴 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 👇🏻

Mandatory Outdoor Watering Restrictions

Effective immediately, all outdoor watering shall be restricted to no more than 60 minutes per day. 🕒

Even numbered homes shall be permitted to use outdoor water for 60 minutes on Tuesday and Thursday.

Odd numbered homes shall be permitted to use outdoor water for 60 minutes on Monday and Wednesday.

🚫 NO outdoor watering shall be permitted on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. 💦 🪴

✅ Outdoor watering is permitted between the hours of 5:00am to 7:00am and 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

🚫 NO outdoor watering is permitted between 7:00am and 5:00pm.

06/22/2022

🏡Did you see the latest mandates regarding water restrictions? Click here!

06/20/2022

How do YOU take care of the lawn during the Summer months? 🤔

Use these helpful tips from Mass Gov to have the best looking AND most Eco-Friendly lawn in town! 🏡

06/09/2022

https://www.installitdirect.com/learn/how-to-save-water-without-getting-rid-of-your-natural-grass-lawn/

Check out our favorite conservation tip for lawn watering!

A special thanks to our local water conservationist Don! 😊
He sent us this tip and tricks article and is totally setting the tone for water conservation throughout Plymouth this summer.
-Cheers to you Don and keep on conserving!💧🎉👏🏻

CLICK the full story below 👇🏻

3. Let It Grow

Longer blades of grass lead to less water wasted through evaporation, so setting your mower even just one notch higher can help you save water...

Looking for ways to save water in your yard? Look no further, here are 13 of the best ways to cut down on water use for your outdoor living space.

06/09/2022

✨ATTENTION PLYMOUTH RESIDENTS✨

It’s Not Too Late to Join this Year’s Plymouth Rain Barrel Challenge!

The 2022 Plymouth Rain Barrel Program is offered jointly by Plymouth Department of Public Works, Water Division, and Water Conservation Committee.💧

To Purchase Your Rain Barrel:

The deadline for ordering is June 9th. ⏎
Go to: https://www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com/community/ and select “Massachusetts” and “Plymouth”

Pick-up will be Saturday, June 18th 10:00am-12:00noon at Plymouth DPW Lot 159 Camelot Drive

Questions: email the Plymouth Water Conservation Committee at:
[email protected]

Remember,
It’s up to all of us!

Community programs are easy to run and are designed to...